SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After a nail biting five set victory on the road against Saint Mary on Wednesday night, Valor Volleyball returns home to open a two game homestand, hosting the Bethel College Threshers at noon in AGFinancial Arena.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel took their fifth consecutive win last Wednesday night, defeating the Saint Mary Spires in five sets, 3-2.
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Graduate transfer Loran Pritchett has been a strong part of the Evangel offense, leading the Valor in kills and in service aces, currently with 239 and 25, respectively.
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Sophomore Jessica Pritchett leads Evangel in assists, currently with 320 this year.
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Junior Vivianna Sanchez leads the team with 86 blocks so far this year, currently averaging 1.32 per set.
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Junior Kenna Wise continues to play strong defense at the Libero position, currently leading the team with 311 total digs this season.
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Evangel takes on Bethel on Saturday in their eleventh all-time matchup, currently leading tied with the Threshers, 5-5, after falling to Bethel twice last season.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Valor conclude their home stand next Wednesday (Oct. 16), hosting the nationally ranked #6 Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles at 7:00 p.m.
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