SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Women's Basketball travels to Walnut Ridge, Ark., on Thursday (Dec. 14) afternoon, taking on the Williams Baptist Eagles to open a three game non-conference road stand.
Tip-off for Thursday's game is set for 2:00 p.m. at Southerland-Mabee Center with the Valor looking to earn their fifth win of the season.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel and Williams Baptist will compete in their second match all-time, with the Valor leading, 1-0. Evangel's win over Williams Baptist came back in the 1997-98 season, 68-59, in Springfield.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Valor Women's Basketball opens a three game non-conference road stand on Thursday, traveling to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to take on Williams Baptist.
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The Valor had their three game winning streak snapped on Saturday, falling on the road against Bethany, 61-66.
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Evangel will attempt to earn their second non-conference game of the season, after defeating John Brown in non-conference play to open the 23-24 year.
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Kamie Jenkins has shown off her exceptional play over the last two games for the Valor. Jenkins recorded back-to-back double-doubles in the win over Avila and narrow loss to Bethany on the road, where she scored 21 points and pulled down 13 rebounds.
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Jazzy Kirby has distributed the ball well for Evangel, leading the team with 3.8 assist/gm
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The Valor are 13th in the nation in offensive rebounding, currently averaging 17.0 per game.
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Evangel has struggled shooting so far this season from three, currently shooting 23.8 %
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Evangel and Williams Baptist will match up for just the second time in program history on Thursday, with the Valor leading the matchup, 1-0.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel Women's Basketball will continue their road trip on December 29th and 30th, taking on the University of Central Missouri in an exhibition game on the 29th and NCAA D-II Lincoln College on the 30th.
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