SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After taking an upset victory over 25th ranked Columbia College last Thursday to open the AGFinancial Arena, Valor Volleyball takes a quick road trip on Wednesday (Sept. 25) evening to Hillsboro, Kan., to take on the Tabor College Bluejays at 6:00 p.m.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel defeated #25 Columbia last Thursday in a five-set thriller, 3-2.
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Graduate transfer Loran Pritchett continues to lead the Valor in kills and service aces, currently with 193 and 22, respectively.
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Sophomore Jessica Pritchett leads Evangel in assists, currently with 244 this year.
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Junior Vivianna Sanchez leads the team with 61 blocks so far this year, currently averaging 1.22 per set. Sanchez had a career game last Thursday, recording 16 kills on just one attacking error, while blocking six balls for the Valor.
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Junior Kenna Wise has continued to be strong defensively, currently with 244 total digs to lead the team.
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Evangel takes on Tabor on Wednesday in their 20th all-time matchup. Currently, the Valor lead the Bluejays, 15-4, after sweeping Tabor last season.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Valor return home on Saturday (Sept. 28) afternoon, hosting the Bethany College Swedes at 2:00 p.m.
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