SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After going 3-1 at the UHSP Classic, Valor Volleyball takes on the 25th ranked Columbia College Cougars in their first ever match up in AGFinancial Arena on Thursday (Sept. 19) evening at 6:00 p.m.
Please note, admission to volleyball games in AGFinancial Arena is $5 and can be purchased online at https://evangelathletics.com/sports/2023/4/25/TICKETS.aspx
No cash is accepted at the gate.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel went 3-1 at the UHSP Classic last week, defeating Brescia, Freed-Hardeman, and Cottey, but falling to (RV) Missouri Baptist.
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Graduate transfer Loran Pritchett continues to lead the Valor in kills, currently with 178.
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The Pritchett sisters lead the team in service aces, both with 20 so far this year.
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Sophomore Jessica Pritchett leads Evangel in assists, currently with 214 this year.
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Junior Vivianna Sanchez leads the team with 55 blocks so far this year, currently averaging 1.22 per set.
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Junior Kenna Wise has continued to be strong defensively, currently with 225 total digs to lead the team, averaging 5.00 per set.
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Thursday's game is the first in the brand new AGFinancial Arena, beginning a new era for Evangel Athletics.
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Evangel takes on Columbia on Thursday in their 27th all-time matchup. Currently, the Valor trail the Cougars, 6-20, looking to grab a win after losing 19 straight to Columbia.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Valor hit the road next Wednesday (Sept. 25) evening, taking on the Tabor College Bluejays in Hillsboro, Kan., at 6:00 p.m.
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