The Basics
Score: Evangel 3, Mount Mercy 1
Records: Evangel (12-10, 4-3); Mount Mercy (13-6, 3-4)
Location: Springfield, Mo. | Ashcroft Center
Box Score 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel volleyball team took a 3-1 win over Mount Mercy Saturday afternoon in conference action from the Ashcroft Center.

Less than 24 hours removed from an exciting five-set comeback victory, Evangel won decisively in four sets on Saturday. The Crusaders won 25-18, 25-19, 18-25, 25-17 to win their second straight and third consecutive at home, while more importantly improving to 4-3 in league play.

How It Happened

• Heather Gahm led Evangel with 27 kills and an impressive .458 hitting percentage.
• Bridget Petersen helped the offense with 10 kills while adding three blocks.
• Pacing the offense was setter Victoria Fishback with 55 assists and 12 digs to earn her seventh double-double of the season.
• Four Crusaders finished with double-figure digs on the defensive side of the net, led by 21 from Jorden Stacey. Hailey Noblitt added 18 digs and Eryn Russell finished with 10.

Game Notes

• Evangel won its third straight home match and improved to 5-1 at the Ashcroft Center this season.
• The Crusaders hit over .200 for the 11th time this season.
• Evangel is 8-3 when hitting over the .200 mark as a team this season.

What's Next
Evangel starts a four-match road swing next week with a match Tuesday night at MidAmerica Nazarene. Tipoff from Olathe, Kansas, is set for 7 p.m.

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