THE BASICS

Score: Evangel 3 – Clarke 1

Records: Evangel (17-9, 5-2 Heart); Clarke (17-10, 1-5 Heart)

Location: Ashcroft Center – Springfield, Mo. 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel University volleyball team got back on the winning track Friday night with a 3-1 win over Heart of America Conference newcomer, Clarke University. 

Evangel took set one 25-20 before 10 errors in the second set allowed Clarke to steal a 25-22 win. However, Evangel rallied back hitting over the .200 mark in both the third and fourth sets to claim decisive 25-23 and 25-16 wins. 

A trio of Evangel players finished with double-doubles, led by Jorie Garrett's 12 kills and 24 digs, for a solid performance on both sides of the net. Both setters, Brianna Justis and Stacey Jorden tallied double-doubles as well in the win. 

Freshman Sandy Mohr was also impressive on the offensive side of the net, with a match-high 15 kills and .379 hitting percentage. 

Clarke was led by Kim Russell with 13 kills as Ashley Smith added 23 digs.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE                     
- Freshman Sandy Mohr posted a season-high 15 kills as her .379 hitting percentage was the highest since a .429 mark against Central Christian.
- Evangel held Clarke to a .119 hitting percentage, the lowest mark since holding William Penn to a .054 mark on Sept. 30.
- Evangel will play six of its final seven games at home to end the regular season.  

UP NEXT
Evangel quickly returns to the court Saturday morning to host another conference newcomer, Mount Mercy. First serve is set for 11 a.m. 

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