SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Volleyball hits the road to open their toughest stretch of games this season, taking on the Bethel College Threshers on Friday (Oct. 24) evening.
First serve is set for 6:00 p.m., in North Newton, Kansas.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel defeated Friends in four sets on Wednesday (Oct. 22) evening.
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Evangel currently boasts one of the longest win streaks in the nation, taking 19 consecutive wins, the fourth longest in the country.
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Senior Bella Wakley leads Evangel with 293 kills so far this season, averaging 2.99 per set.
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Redshirt freshman Brooklyn Claxton leads Evangel in assists, currently with 490 this year.
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Senior Vivianna Sanchez leads the team with 171 blocks so far this year, currently averaging 1.74 per set.
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Senior Kenna Wise has continued to be strong defensively, currently with 492 total digs to lead the team, which is the second most in the conference.
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Senior Sharayah Seymour is coming off a strong game where she led the team in kills and currently ranks fifth in the nation for attacking percentage (.410).
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In the all-time matchup, Evangel leads Bethel, 6-5, taking the last matchup, 3-1, at home last season.
LOOKING AHEAD
Valor Volleyball continues their road trip on Wednesday (Oct. 29) evening, taking on the Saint Mary Spires in Leavenworth, Kan., at 7:00 p.m.
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