EVANSVILLE, Ind. – On Monday, the University of Evansville women's basketball team returns to Meeks Family Fieldhouse to open the MVC home slate, hosting the Murray State Racers. Tip-off is set for 6 PM.
Series History
- Monday marks the 44th meeting between Evansville and Murray State
- Murray State leads the series 28-15
- The Racers also lead the series in Evansville, 13-5
- Evansville is looking for their first win in the series since January 27, 2023, a 75-67 win in Evansville
Scoring in Bunches
- Camryn Runner notched her third 20-plus point scoring performance against Dayton on December 21, scoring 22 points
- Runner went 12-for-13 from the free throw line against the Flyers and now leads the Valley in both free throws made (67) and free throw attempts (86)
- Runner also ranks among national leaders at the charity stripe, ranking 13th in attempts and free throws made
- At 16.2 PPG, Runner is tied for fifth in the Valley in scoring
Hitting Her Stride
- Elle Snyder has established herself as a staple in the Aces' Starting 5 as a sophomore, starting each of the last 10 games
- Snyder leads the team in rebounding at 6.2 per game, ranking 13th in the MVC
- Snyder has snagged nine or more rebounds on four occasions, including a high-water mark of 11 in the season opener at SEMO
- On Sunday's game at Dayton, Snyder scored a season-high 10 points, seven of which came in the first quarter
Scouting the Opponent
- Murray State brings a league-best 9-2 record into Monday's game, which serves as the Racers' MVC opener
- Last season, the Racers claimed the league's regular season and tournament titles, reaching the NCAA Tournament
- Sharnecce Currie-Jelks leads the MVC in scoring 20.3, while the Racers lead the league in scoring as a team at 82.3 PPG.
Follow Along
Monday's game will be streamed live on ESPN+. Live stats are available at GoPurpleAces.com.
