SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After falling in a five set battle on the road against #20 McPherson, Valor Volleyball looks to bounce back, traveling to Winfield, Kansas, to take on the Southwestern College Moundbuilders at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel fell on the road, 2-3, against #20 McPherson, their first time this season losing consecutive games.
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Graduate transfer Loran Pritchett continues to lead the Valor in kills and in service aces, currently with 287 and 27, respectively.
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Sophomore Jessica Pritchett leads Evangel in assists, currently with 419 this year after recording 55 on Saturday, her career high.
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Junior Vivianna Sanchez leads the team with 107 blocks so far this year, currently averaging 1.37 per set, which is fourth in the nation.
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Junior Kenna Wise has continued to be strong defensively, leading the team with 377 total digs, averaging 4.83 per set.
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Evangel takes on Southwestern on Wednesday in their tenth all-time matchup, currently leading the series with the Moundbuilders, 5-3-1. The Valor took a three set sweep at home last year against Southwestern.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Valor return home on Saturday (Oct. 26) afternoon, hosting the Sterling College Warriors at 2:00 p.m.
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