SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel looks to continue their winning ways on Saturday afternoon against Heart North foe Mount Mercy. Tipoff is slated for noon in the Ashcroft Center.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel holds a small series lead against Mount Mercy, currently at 6-2. The Valor were defeated in their previous game to Mount Mercy on the road.
OPENING TIP
► EU began a new winning streak after their dismantling of Park on Wednesday night, 108-63.
► In their matchup against Park, EU broke their game-high record for most field goals made in a game, hitting 42 shots. The previous record was 40, set in 2004.
► The Valor currently hold a 6-2 advantage in their all-time matchup with Mount Mercy.
► The Valor bring a perfect 6-0 home record against the Mustangs into Saturday's matchup.
► The Valor have averaged 84 points per game this month, their highest monthly scoring average this season.
► Head Coach Preston Beverly currently sits in fourth for most wins in their first season as an Evangel women's head coach. He trails Megan Leuzinger (19), Sandra Sorbo (18), and Leon Neal (16).
► Abby Wildermuth and Alexis Roach led the Valor charge in their last game, both scoring 16 points for EU.
► Zoey Mullings has performed well for EU this season, currently averaging 10.2 points per game and a team high 7.8 rebounds per game.
► Bayley Harman led all scorers with 20 points in the Valor's loss to Mount Mercy last season.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel will hit the road to take on Benedictine on Wednesday night (Jan. 26). Games will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Atchison, Kansas.
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