The Basics

Score: Evangel 65 – Avila 79

Records: Evangel (6-11, 5-9 Heart); Avila (5-10, 4-9 Heart)

Location: Kansas City, Mo. – Mabee Fieldhouse

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A hot shooting Avila team knocked off Evangel women's basketball, 79-65, Wednesday night in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. 

Avila built an early 39-20 lead and held on in the second half after shooting 50 percent from the field while the Crusaders shot just 35 percent. Evangel also went just 1-of-16 from behind the three-point line in the loss. 

Senior Allison Swanson posted her fifth straight double-double adding 16 points to go with 14 rebounds for Evangel. She was joined in double figures by Taylor Longley and Mackenzie Farmer who each scored 11 points. 

The Eagles were led by Raven Bunn who scored 16 points for Avila.

Up Next       
Evangel opens a three-game homestand Saturday against Peru State. Tipoff from the Ashcroft Center is scheduled for 2 p.m. 

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