SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Men's Basketball travels to Sterling, Kan., on Saturday (Jan. 25) afternoon, taking on the Sterling Warriors at 3:00 p.m.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel will take on Sterling in their sixth all-time matchup, as EU leads all-time, 3-2. The Valor fell on the road last year to the Warriors, 75-87.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel struggled on Wednesday while OKWU made nearly 60 percent of their shots in a 71-103 loss on the road.
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Garrett Davault led Evangel with 16 points in the loss on Wednesday night.
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Isaac Wootton rounded out double digit scoring for Evangel on Wednesday, scoring 10 points in his return to his home state.
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Junior Garrett Davault leads Evangel in points per game, currently averaging 16.2.
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Seniors Josh Mason and Manrique Alvarado round out double digit scoring averages for EU at 12.7 and 10.8 ppg, respectively.
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Manrique Alvarado currently ranks fifth all time in assists with 409 and is nearing the top 10 for three point makes, currently with 170.
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Davault is 65 pts away from scoring 1,000 points in his career at EU (46th all-time).
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The Valor currently sit at tied for ninth with Sterling, in what will be an important conference matchup for future seeding.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel looks to avenge their loss earlier this season to Ottawa, taking on the Braves at 7:30 p.m. in Ottawa, Kan., on Wednesday (Jan. 29) evening.
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