OPENING STORYLINES
► Evangel and College of the Ozarks renew the Rib Crib Highway 65 Shootout Tuesday in the second meeting. The Bobcats took a one-point win in the first meeting in Point Lookout as the Crusaders lead the all-time series, 51-45.
► Freshman Justin Washington continues to lead the Crusaders averaging 16 points per game and 8.9 rebounds per game. Washington also ranks 13th in NAIA Division I in rebounding and 35th in scoring.
► The early season record for the Crusaders hasn't told the entire story of the season so far. Evangel has lost five of its eight games by six points or less.
► Senior Dylan Bekemeier led Evangel for the second time this season in scoring with 16 points against Missouri Valley. The Republic native scored 22 in the Crusaders win against Bacone.
► During the month of December, the Crusaders will play all five of its games at home. Starting with last Saturday's game vs. Missouri Valley, Evangel will host CofO on Tuesday and William Penn Saturday before hosting the Assemblies of God Classic December 29-30 with SAGU, Vangaurd, and Cornerstone (Mich.).
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel continues home action Saturday in a return to conference play against William Penn. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.
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