SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Women's Basketball travels to Nebraska on Saturday (Dec. 14) afternoon to take on the York Panthers for a 12:00 p.m. tipoff.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel will take on York in their third all-time matchup, as the Valor leads all-time, 2-0. In their last matchup with York, the Valor were victorious in dominant fashion at home, 98-65.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel took a strong 83-74 victory over the Ottawa Braves, moving back to .500 in conference play.
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Evangel was led by sophomore Kamie Jenkins who scored 18 points in the win on Wednesday. Carson Dillard (15 pts.), Ali Kamies (11 pts.), and Jazzy Kirby (11 pts.) rounded out double digit scoring on Wednesday,
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The Valor made 10 three pointers in Wednesday night's win, tied for their highest amount all season (10 against Williams Baptist).
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Carson Dillard leads the Valor offensively so far this season, averaging 11.4 points per game, while Kamie Jenkins (11.1) and Ali Kamies (10.0) round out double digit scoring averages. Jenkins also averages 10.0 rebounds per game.
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Evangel was picked to finish fourth in the KCAC preseason poll, with York picked to finish 13th in the conference.
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Saturday's game will be the final conference game for the Lady Valor in 2024.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel travels to Florida to compete in the Warner Classic, taking on host Warner University in Lake Wales, Fla., on December 19th at 3:00 p.m.
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