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Evangel Men Head to MidAmerica Nazarene for Midweek Contest

  Evangel at MidAmerica Nazarene
   Date:   Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m.
   Location:   Olathe, Kan.
   Video:   EUAthletics.com/MNU
   Live Stats:    Live Stats
   Game Notes:   Evangel Game Notes | MNU Game Notes
   Twitter   @EvangelMBB | @EU_Athletics

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel men's basketball heads to Olathe, Kansas, Wednesday night for a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup at MidAmerica Nazarene.

SERIES HISTORY
 The Pioneers won the first meeting between the two teams back in November breaking a 37-37 tie in the all-time series.

OPENING STORYLINES 

► Evangel heads back on the road Wednesday after a four-game homestand. The Crusaders head to MidAmerica Nazarene who enters on a five-game skid. The Pioneers won the first meeting between the two teams back in November breaking a 37-37 tie in the all-time series.
 
► During the four-game homestand, the Crusaders returned with a focus on rebounding and held a +2 margin on the boards. Freshmen Cade Coffman, Ike Egwu and Pavel Antonov have led Evangel with Egwu at 7.0 rpg, followed by Coffman at 6.2 and Antonov at 5.7 boards per game.
 
► The Crusaders have also done a better job in the assist-to-turnover category. Evangel is +3 going back to January 10 against Missouri Valley. The offensive effeciency has also improved since Jan. 10, with the Crusaders shooting above 40 percent from the field in every game but two that included a 37 percent performance in a win against Baker.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel continues road action on Saturday at No. 17 Peru State. Tipoff from Peru, Nebraska is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Pavel Antonov

#31 Pavel Antonov

C
6' 7"
Freshman
Cade Coffman

#3 Cade Coffman

G
6' 5"
Freshman
Ike Egwu

#22 Ike Egwu

C
6' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Pavel Antonov

#31 Pavel Antonov

6' 7"
Freshman
C
Cade Coffman

#3 Cade Coffman

6' 5"
Freshman
G
Ike Egwu

#22 Ike Egwu

6' 6"
Freshman
C