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Atchison, Kansas -- Evangel was outscored 51-40 in the second half as they fell at Benedictine 81-70 in Atchison, Kansas on Saturday. 

The game was tied 32-32 at halftime and had 11 lead changes in the first. In the second half, however, the Ravens hit 16 of 22 shots including 4 of 5 three-point attempts. The Crusaders could not keep pace going  just 16 for 42 in the second half and they missed all 16 three-point tries that half. 

Evangel got 15 points from Cody Geiger and Billy Thompson II had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.  John Harris, Jr. had 22 points for Benedictine to lead all scorers. 

The loss dropped Evangel's record to 2-11 and 1-4 in the Heart of America conference. Benedictine improved  to 8-3 and 2-3 in the league. 

The Crusaders return home Wednesday to face. Avila. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. at the Ashcroft Center. 

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