SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Women's Basketball hosts the Bethany College Swedes on Saturday (Jan. 11) afternoon at 12:00 p.m., as the Valor look to continue their five game conference winning streak against a tough conference opponent.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel will take on Bethany in their fifth all-time matchup, as both teams are tied all-time, 2-2. In their last matchup with Bethany, the Valor were victorious at home, 68-64. Micah Clayton scored 19 points to pace the Valor in their win last season.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel hit the century mark in the win on Wednesday over Southwestern, taking a 101-61 victory over the Moundbuilders. Ali Kamies led the Valor charge with 19 points.
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Evin Montgomery (16 pts.), Emily Recker (10 pts.), and Lexi Berry (10 pts.) rounded out double digit scoring in Wednesday's win.
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The Valor shot 56.5 percent on Wednesday, their best shooting percentage of the season.
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Ali Kamies leads the Valor offensively so far this season, averaging 11.8 points per game, while Carson Dillard (11.3), Micah Clayton (10.4), and Kamie Jenkins (10.3) round out double digit scoring averages.
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The 101 point output on Wednesday for the Valor was the most points since the 2021-22 season when the Valor scored 112 at Park.
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Evangel is currently tied for fourth in the conference standings while Bethany is third.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel hits the road to take on the Avila Eagles on Wednesday (Jan. 15) evening at 5:30 p.m. in Kansas City, Missouri.
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