The Basics

Score: Evangel 60 – Culver-Stockton 53

Records: Evangel (5-9, 4-7 Heart); Culver-Stockton (7-8, 5-6 Heart)

Location: Springfield, Mo. – Ashcroft Center

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel women's basketball team held off Culver-Stockton Monday night for a 60-53 win snapping a five game skid in conference play. 

The Crusaders were led by 18 points from Taylor Longley and a second consecutive double-double from Allison Swanson. Swanson finished with 10 points and 10 boards in the win. 

Evangel forced 13 turnovers while turning the ball over just seven times. An early start for the Crusaders helped set the tone taking a 32-26 lead at halftime. 

The Wildcats would battle back in the second half, but Evangel was able to hold off Culver-Stockton for the first win in five tries. 

CSC was led by Lacey Clark who tallied 14 points and eight boards for the Wildcats.

Up Next
Evangel returns to the road Thursday night against the defending national champion, 5th-ranked MidAmerica Nazarene. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. 

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