SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After a dominant performance in a sweep against Southwestern, Valor Volleyball returns home on Saturday (Oct. 26) afternoon, playing host to the Sterling College Warriors, in search of their first 20-win season since 2021.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel defeated Southwestern on Wednesday evening in dominant fashion, sweeping the Moundbuilders, 3-0.
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Graduate transfer Loran Pritchett continues to lead the Valor in kills and in service aces, currently with 297 and 29, respectively.
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Sophomore Jessica Pritchett leads Evangel in assists, currently with 446 this year.
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Junior Vivianna Sanchez leads the team with 113 blocks so far this year, currently averaging 1.40 per set, which is fourth in the nation.
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Junior Kenna Wise has continued to be strong defensively, currently with 386 total digs to lead the team, averaging 4.77 per set.
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Evangel takes on Sterling on Saturday in their sixth all-time matchup, currently leading the series with the Warriors, 4-1. The Valor defeated Sterling in a 3-0 sweep last season on the road.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Valor play host to the (RV) Ottawa Braves on Wednesday (Oct. 30) evening at 7:00 p.m. for senior night in AGFinancial Arena.
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