SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel MBB returns home on Saturday (Jan. 3) afternoon, taking on the McPherson College Bulldogs at 2:00 p.m. in AGFinancial Arena, opening the 2026 part of their regular season.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel trails the all-time series with McPherson, 1-2, falling on the road last season, 80-88.
OPENING STORYLINES
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EU took a win at home against York in their previous KCAC matchup, 92-55, but fell in non-conference play over break to (RV) Columbia, 60-77.
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Evangel is led by Garrett Davault, who currently averages 16.4 points per game.
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Jacob Lafferty rounds out double digit scorers for EU, as the sophomore averages 14.5 points per game.
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Lafferty leads Evangel in rebounds per game, averaging 5.8 per contest.
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The Valor currently outscore their opponents in the second half by an average of 5.3 points.
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Ty Campbell and Drew McMillin have both passed off a team high 38 assists so far this year.
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Evangel currently outrebounds their opponents by 2.4 boards per contest.
LOOKING AHEAD
Valor Men's Basketball hits the road on Wednesday (Jan. 7) evening, taking on the Southwestern College Moundbuilders at 7:00 p.m. in Winfield, Kansas.
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