SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Softball returns home on Tuesday and Wednesday (Mar. 11/12) afternoon, looking to continue their strong start to the 2025 season.
The Valor will open conference play and take on the Southwestern College Moundbuilders on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. before concluding their home schedule with a doubleheader against NCAA Division II Minot State on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel is 5-0 against conference for Southwestern, but trails NCAA D-II Minot State, 0-1, in the all-time matchup.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel is coming off a 4-0 weekend at the Grand Slam Classic, taking wins against Doane, Hastings, Mount Marty, and Culver-Stockton.
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Ellie Facklam currently leads the Valor at the plate, batting .469 with a team high 18 RBIs.
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Karlie Romines leads EU with two home runs this season.
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Kenna Mayfield has 16 stolen bases so far this season, leading Evangel.
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Maddy Meierer leads Evangel in the circle, currently with eight wins and a 0.40 ERA, having allowed just three earned runs over 52 innings pitched.
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Evangel has committed just 12 errors this season, compared to their opponents 27.
LOOKING AHEAD
Evangel Softball travels to Lindsborg, Kan., on Saturday (Mar. 15) afternoon, taking on the Bethany College Swedes at 1:00 p.m.
For the latest information on Evangel Athletics, visit Facebook at Facebook.com/EvangelValor, Twitter (@EvangelValor), or EvangelAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on their favorite EU teams by downloading the Evangel Athletics Gameday App through the App Store or Google Play.
