Evansville Sophomore Scores 36, Reaches 1,000 Career Points in Loss to Drake

Camryn Runner breaks program record for points in a regulation game, but Aces fall 87-85 to Bulldogs

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Sophomore Camryn Runner scored a program-record 36 points and reached 1,000 career points, but the Evansville Aces women's basketball team fell to Drake 87-85 in a close game on Thursday night. Runner also added 9 assists and 8 rebounds in the losing effort. Teammate Kylee Norkus also had a strong game, scoring a career-high 15 points.

Why it matters

Runner's historic performance is a bright spot for the Aces, who were unable to hold off a late comeback by Drake. The loss drops Evansville's record, but Runner's milestone achievement is a significant individual accomplishment that highlights the team's potential.

The details

Runner's 36 points broke the Evansville program record for points in a regulation game. She is the 22nd player in program history to reach 1,000 career points and is the second-fastest to reach the milestone. Runner's stat line of 36 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists is an impressive feat, with her being just the 8th player in the country since 2002 to record those numbers in a single game.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
  • Runner reached the 1,000 career point milestone during the game.

The players

Camryn Runner

A sophomore on the Evansville women's basketball team who scored a program-record 36 points and reached 1,000 career points in the loss to Drake.

Kylee Norkus

An Evansville player who scored a career-high 15 points and grabbed a season-high 6 rebounds in the game.

Drake

The opposing team that defeated Evansville 87-85, handing the Aces the loss.

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What’s next

Evansville travels to Murray State on Saturday, February 28th to take on the MVC Regular Season champion Racers.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, Camryn Runner's historic individual performance highlights the talent and potential of the Evansville women's basketball team. The Aces will look to bounce back in their next game against a tough Murray State squad.