SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Men's Basketball hits the road on Saturday (Dec. 14) afternoon, looking to avoid a four game losing streak as they take on the York Panthers in their final conference game of 2024.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel will take on York in their fifth all-time matchup, as EU leads all-time, 4-0. The Valor were victorious in both matchups last season, including a home win in February, 83-80.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel fell at home in a poor offensive performance, 60-82, against Ottawa. The Braves shot 55 percent in the win, the highest shooting percentage conceded by Evangel this season.
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Garrett Davault was the lone Valor athlete to record double digit scoring on Wednesday, putting up 13 points in the loss.
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Evangel's 60 point home performance on Wednesday was the lowest scoring output at home since December of 2021, when Evangel lost to Baker, 60-64.
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Evangel looks to improve from long range, currently shooting just over 30 percent from three point range this season.
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The Valor average 32.2 rebounds per game and are outrebounded by an average of 1.7 rebounds per game.
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The Valor were selected to finish fourth in the KCAC preseason coaches poll, while York was picked to finish ninth overall.
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Evangel opponents shoot 46.9 percent against EU, the 2nd highest mark allowed in the KCAC.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel returns home on Tuesday (Dec. 17) evening to host the MACU Evangels at 6:00 p.m. in AGFinancial Arena, for their final home game of 2024.
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