The Basics
Score: Evangel 67, Grand View 98
Records: Evangel (5-20, 4-16); Grand View (15-11, 11-10)
Location: Springfield, Mo. | Ashcroft Center
Box Score

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Evangel men's basketball team fell at home on Saturday afternoon, 98-67, to hot-shooting Grand View University in Heart of America Athletic Conference action.

The Crusaders fell behind early, but a trio of three-pointers from Jake Smith pulled Evangel even at 12-12. However, the Vikings went on a 12-4 run to regain the lead while shooting 70 percent from the field building a 55-37 halftime lead.

Evangel saw Edriel Martinborough lead the way with 15 points going 7 of 11, while Chris Stocks added 14 points and three assists.

Senior Jacob Smith finished with 11 points and four boards as he was responsible for three of the Crusaders' seven three-pointers.

The Vikings also controlled the boards, out-rebounding Evangel 44-28.

Grand View saw Dallis Flowers score a game-high 30 points with 15 coming in each half. Jordan Brunkow also had a hot hand for the Vikings adding 18 first-half points before finishing with 26.

Up Next
Evangel continues home action Wednesday evening as the Crusaders host Missouri Valley. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. with the fourth annual Weller Elementary night.

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