EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women's basketball team opens their regular season home schedule on Thursday evening, hosting IU Indy at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 6 PM.
Series History
- Thursday marks the 16th meeting all-time between Evansville and IU Indy
- IU Indy leads the all-time series 9-6
- The Aces and Jaguars met in last season's opener in Indianapolis, with the Jaguars taking a 101-76 win
- Camryn Runner scored 18 points in the game, while Kylee Norkus scored 11 in each of their collegiate debuts
Defending Home Court
- Evansville is looking to continue their success against non-conference opponents at Meeks Family Fieldhouse
- Since 2020, the Aces are 15-6 at home against non-conference opponents
- Last season, Evansville posted a perfect 4-0 record at home against non-conference competition
- Under Head Coach Robyn Scherr, the Aces have gone 12-6 in non-conference play at home
Sophomore Surge
- After scoring 6.5 points per game as a freshman in 2024-25, Logan Luebbers Palmer has taken a step forward early in her sophomore campaign
- Against Wright State on Sunday, Luebbers Palmer notched her third consecutive double-digit scoring effort with 13 points, including a 3-for-3 mark from 3-point range
- Through three games this season, Luebbers Palmer ranks second on the team with 10.5 ppg
- Luebbers Palmer has been one of the Aces' top three-point threats, leading the team with nine three-pointers this season
Scouting the Opponent
- IU Indy brings a 2-2 record into Thursday, beating Indiana State and Bradley and losing to Northwestern and Ball State
- Last season, the Jaguars went 9-21 with an 8-12 mark in Horizon League play
- Three Jaguars average 10 or more points per game through four games, led by Nevaeh Foster at 14.3 ppg
Follow Along
Thursday's game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.
