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Evangel University of the Assemblies of God

Women's Volleyball

Volleyball opens season with two wins

Fri., Aug. 21 – Gates Gymnasium
         
Doane (Neb.) (0-1)
26
25
24
15
 
CRUSADERS (1-0)
24
27
26
25
 
Fri., Fri. 21 – Gates Gymnasium
         
Bethel (Ind.) (0-2)
23
11
19
   
CRUSADERS (2-0)
25
25
25
   
Mishawaka, Ind. – The Evangel volleyball team opened the 2015 campaign with two wins at the Bethel (Ind.) Tournament Friday in Mishawaka, Indiana. The Crusaders defeated Doane (Neb.) 3-1 and got a 3-0 win over host Bethel.
The Crusaders dropped the first set against Doane in extras 26-24 but rebounded to win the next three straight sets 27-25, 26-24, and 25-15. 
 
Junior Jackie Fugate led the Crusaders with 14 kills and senior libero Morgan Smith led Evangel with 20 digs.
Evangel won their second match in straight sets over Bethel 25-23, 25-11, 25-19.
The Crusaders were led by senior outside hitter Haley Watson with 13 kills while junior Morgan Kensinger added three blocks and Morgan Smith added 15 digs in the win.
The wins helped Evangel start the 2015 season 2-0. 
The Crusaders resume action Saturday at the Bethel Tournament when they face Warner (Fla.) at 9:00am and the University of Northwestern Ohio at 1:00pm Central Time.


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Players Mentioned

Jackie Fugate

#11 Jackie Fugate

MB
5' 11"
Junior
Morgan Kensinger

#23 Morgan Kensinger

MB
6' 2"
Junior
Morgan Smith

#3 Morgan Smith

DS
5' 7"
Senior
Haley Watson

#5 Haley Watson

OH
5' 10"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Jackie Fugate

#11 Jackie Fugate

5' 11"
Junior
MB
Morgan Kensinger

#23 Morgan Kensinger

6' 2"
Junior
MB
Morgan Smith

#3 Morgan Smith

5' 7"
Senior
DS
Haley Watson

#5 Haley Watson

5' 10"
Senior
OH