The Basics

Score: Evangel 75 – #16 Central Methodist 77

Records: Evangel (6-10, 5-8 Heart); Central Methodist (15-2, 11-2 Heart)

Location: Springfield, Mo. – Ashcroft Center

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel women's basketball team was unable to hold off 16th-ranked Central Methodist, 77-75, as two last second shots fell off the mark Monday night conference action. 

The Crusaders, looking for their second straight upset of a ranked opponent, took a 37-35 lead into halftime. However, 23 turnovers were too much for Evangel to overcome down the stretch as the Eagles held on for the win. 

Allison Swanson posted her fourth straight double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds for Evangel. Swanson was one of three Crusaders to finish in double figures as Madi Johnson tallied 16 points and Taylor Longley tallied 10 points and five steals. 

DaJonee Hale led the way for Central Methodist with 25 points and three rebounds as both teams wrapped up the first half of conference play.

Up Next
Evangel returns to the road Wednesday to face Avila in Kansas City, Mo. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. 

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