The Basics

Score: Evangel 51– #15 Benedictine 70

Records: Evangel (8-13, 7-11 Heart); Benedictine (17-5, 16-2 Heart)

Location: Atchison, Kan. – Nolan Gymnasium

ATICHSON, Kan. – The Evangel women's basketball team fell to red-hot and 15th-ranked Benedictine, 70-51, Monday night in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. 

The Crusaders jumped out to an early lead to start the game, but the Ravens, who have won 10 straight, went on a 12-0 run over four minutes in the first quarter and never looked back. Evangel would pull within a point at 14-13 at the 2:44 mark in the first quarter, however, Benedictine responded again to take a 43-29 lead into halftime. 

Led by 14 points from Reggine Brown, Evangel shot just 33 percent from the field in the loss. Teammate Allison Swanson joined Brown in double figures with 12 points and five rebounds.  

Benedictine shot 66 percent from the field in the first half and over 50 percent for the game for its tenth consecutive win. 

The Ravens were led by Serena Parker who scored a game-high 17 points. Parker was one of four players for Benedictine to finish in double figures as Kristin Murphy added 12 points and five assists.

Up Next       
The Crusaders continue road action Thursday night at Missouri Valley. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. 

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