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Jan. 2 – La Mirada, California
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FINAL
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CRUSADERS (3-6)
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56
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#3 Vangaurd (8-3)
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61
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La Mirada, California – Evangel women's basketball team lost to #3 Vangaurd (Calif.) 61-56 in the Biola University Classic Friday.
The Crusaders were led by sophomore Allison Swanson (SO/Omaha, Nebraska) with 16 points. Senior Amanda Landolt (SR/Springfield, Missouri) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for the Evangel in the loss.
The Lions were led by Riley Holsinger with a game high 24 points on 8 for 17 shooting. Samantha Doucette added 16 points.
The Crusaders shot 37% from the field, and 39% from three-point range. Vangaurd shot 39% from the field and 25% from three. The Crusaders were out-rebounded by the Lions 43-26. The Crusaders shot 10 of 15 (66.7%) from the free throw line, while the Lions shot 15 for 20 (75%).
Evangel dropped to 3-6 on the season. Vangaurd improved to 8-3.
Evangel plays again Saturday when they play Biola University in La Mirada, California in the Biola University Holiday Classic. Game time is 5:30pm CST.
