Women’s Basketball Set to Open MVC Season
The University of Evansville women’s basketball team is set to begin its Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) season on Wednesday. The team will travel to Nashville for a matchup against Belmont, with the game scheduled to start at 6:30 PM.
Series History
This game marks the ninth encounter between Evansville and Belmont. Currently, Belmont holds a dominant lead in the series with six wins compared to Evansville’s two. The last victory for Evansville against Belmont was in 1998. Since Belmont joined the MVC for the 2022-23 season, they have won all six matchups against Evansville.
Player Highlights
Camryn Runner’s Free Throw Performance
- Camryn Runner finished last season ranked fifth in the nation for both free throws made and attempted.
- In the current season, she ranks 26th nationally for free throws made per game (5.0) and 18th for attempts (6.7).
- Runner enters the game on a streak, having converted 19 consecutive free throw attempts.
Rebounding Strength
The team is demonstrating strong rebounding prowess this season. Through ten games, Evansville has achieved an average of 35.8 rebounds per game, its highest since the 2013-14 season. Elle Snyder leads the team in this category, averaging 6.9 rebounds per game, which places her seventh in the MVC. Her rebounding statistics also place her among the top nationally, ranking in the 94th percentile for total rebounds and the 96th percentile for defensive rebounds.
Scouting Belmont
Belmont enters the game with a 4-6 record and is coming off a recent loss to Kentucky, where they fell 77-69. Last season, the Bruins finished third in the MVC regular-season standings with a record of 15-5. They advanced to the MVC Championship Game and received an invitation to the WNIT Championship.
Key Players for Belmont
- Jailyn Banks leads Belmont with an average of 14.9 points per game.
- Three additional Bruins are also scoring in double figures this season.
