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Score: Evangel 3, Avila 0 | Box Score
Record: Evangel (18-2, 2-0), Avila (5-12, 0-1)
Location: Kansas City, Mo. (Mabee Fieldhouse)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Evangel Volleyball continued conference play on Wednesday (Sept. 24) evening, taking on the Avila Eagles, in search of their second win in KCAC play. After a tight first set went Evangel's way, the Valor took care of business in sets two and three, taking a sweep of the Eagles on the road.
Evangel struggled offensively in set one, recording 12 errors, but were able to overcome their mistakes in a 26-24 win. The Valor trailed 14-12 before racking off an 8-2 run to take a 20-16 lead. Jessica Pritchett helped fuel the run with a pair of service aces. Avila responded with an 8-2 run of their own to lead EU 24-22. With their backs against the wall, EU took advantage of Avila being unable to close the set, as four Eagle attacking errors gave EU a 26-24 win.
Avila opened set two on a 5-2 run, but the Eagles offense would record their worst offense of the evening, hitting -.056 to help the Valor get back into the set. Bella Wakley recorded six kills in the set as the Valor pushed their way to a 25-13 win.
The Eagles recorded their best set of offense in the final set of play, but Evangel also recorded their best set, putting forth 19 kills in the period. Charlotte Hawkins and Simone Johnson both had strong sets, recording several kills as the Valor took a 25-16 win and sweep of the Avila Eagles.
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Evangel will travel to Salina, Kan., on Saturday (Sept. 27) morning, taking on Kansas Wesleyan and Haskell at the KWU Tri-Match, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
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