SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel MBB closes out 2025 on the road on Wednesday (Dec. 17) afternoon at noon, taking on the Columbia College Cougars, who are currently (RV) in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel trails the all-time series with Columbia, 6-7, but took a win last season in their home opener, 99-95.
OPENING STORYLINES
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EU earned their sixth straight win last Saturday, 92-55, over the York Panthers.
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Evangel is led by Garrett Davault, who currently averages 17.3 points per game.
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Jacob Lafferty and Drew McMillin round out double digit scorers for EU, as they average 13.8 and 10.7 points per game, respectively.
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Lafferty leads Evangel in rebounds per game, averaging 5.7 per contest.
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The Valor currently outscore their opponents in the second half by an average of 6.8 points.
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Ty Campbell has passed off a team high 36 assists so far this year, averaging three a game.
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Evangel currently outrebounds their opponents by 2.8 boards per contest, but faces off with a Columbia team that averages a positive rebound margin of 9.6.
LOOKING AHEAD
Valor Men's Basketball will enjoy their Christmas break and return to action on Saturday (Jan. 3) afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in AGFinancial Arena.
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