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Springfield, Mo. – Evangel stayed perfect in Heart of America conference play with a 3-0 (25-9, 25-17, 25-19) win over the Central Methodist Eagles Tuesday at the Ashcroft Center.
Senior Haley Watson led Evangel with nine kills while junior Morgan Kensinger had eight kills and five blocks.
The Crusaders improved to 31-3 and 9-0 in the conference. Earlier Tuesday, Evangel moved to #13 in the NAIA national coaches' poll. Central Methodist dropped to 24-7 and 4-4 in the league. It was only the second loss in the last 16 matches for the Eagles.
Evangel returns to action Saturday with two matches in the William Woods Triangular. The Crusaders face William Woods (Mo.) and Lawrence Tech (Mich.) on Saturday in Fulton, Mo.