SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Men's Basketball hits the road on Thursday and Friday (Oct. 30/31) to take part in the Jeff Uphaus Memorial Classic, hosted by MidAmerica Nazarene. The Valor will take on Dordt on Thursday at 5:30 p.m., before closing out the classic against Central Baptist College on Friday at 5:30 p.m.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel will match up with both Dordt and Central Baptist for the first time in program history on Thursday and Friday.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel took a dominant 125-81 victory on Monday (Oct. 27) night over Central Christian College of the Bible, their first win of the season.
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Both Dordt and Central Baptist are receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 poll to open the season.
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Garrett Davault leads Evangel in scoring, putting up 17 points in the win on Monday night.
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Six other Valor athletes all average double digit scoring after scoring double digits against CCC of the Bible.
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Jacob Lafferty leads Evangel in rebounds per game, currently with eight.
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Isaac Wootton and Ty Campbell lead EU in assists per game, averaging five per contest.
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Evangel boasts a 1,035-927 overall record since beginning the program in the late 50s.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel travels to Kansas City next Monday (Nov. 3) evening to take on UMKC in an exhibition matchup.
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