SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Men's Basketball concludes their homestand on Saturday (Jan. 11) afternoon, hosting the Bethany College Swedes at 2:00 p.m. in AGFinancial Arena.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel will take on Bethany in their third all-time matchup, as EU leads all-time, 2-0. The Valor took both wins against Bethany last season, including a 90-75 win at home.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel broke their three game losing skid on Wednesday, taking a come from behind overtime victory over Southwestern, 85-84.
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Garrett Davault led Evangel's charge on Wednesday, scoring 17 points in the win. Both Carson Cavalier (15 pts.) and Ty Campbell (12 pts.) hit timely shots in the win on Wednesday.
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The Valor have leaned on junior Garrett Davault in the first half of the season, as the Norwood native averages a team high 15.3 points per game.
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Seniors Josh Mason and Manrique Alvarado round out double digit scoring averages for EU at 12.7 and 11.4 ppg, respectively.
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Ty Campbell recorded Evangel's second double-double of the season on Wednesday, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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The Valor currently sit tied for 11th in the conference standings while Bethany is in tenth.
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Evangel held Southwestern to just 37.9 percent shooting on Wednesday.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel looks to avenge their loss earlier this season against Avila, taking on the Eagles in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday (Jan. 15) evening at 7:30 p.m.
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