SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel MBB looks to continue their winning streak on Saturday (Dec. 6) afternoon, hosting the #17 Bethel College Threshers at 2:00 p.m. in AGFinancial Arena.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel leads the all-time series with Bethel, 4-2, but has dropped the previous two matchups against the Threshers, including a narrow 70-73 loss at home last season.
OPENING STORYLINES
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EU escaped from Leavenworth with a 63-62 win over (RV) Saint Mary on Wednesday.
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Evangel is led by Garrett Davault, who currently averages 15.8 points per game.
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Jacob Lafferty and Drew McMillin round out double digit scorers for EU, as they average 14.2 and 11.6 points per game, respectively.
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Lafferty leads Evangel in rebounds per game, averaging 6.2 per contest.
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The Valor currently outscore their opponents in the second half by an average of six points.
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Ty Campbell and McMillin have both passed off a team high 23 assists so far this year.
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Evangel currently outrebounds their opponents by 2.7 boards per contest.
LOOKING AHEAD
Valor Men's Basketball returns to action next Wednesday (Dec. 10) evening, taking on the Ottawa Braves at 7:30 p.m. in Ottawa, Kansas.
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