SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Women's Basketball returns to action on Wednesday (Nov. 11) evening, hosting the Stephens College Stars at 5:30 p.m., in AGFinancial Arena.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel and Stephens will match up for the eighth time in program history on Wednesday, as the Valor leads the series, 5-2, taking a road overtime win last season, 78-70.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel is coming off a 1-1 showing at the Holiday Inn Classic, falling to #15 Benedictine, but defeating John Brown.
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Evangel is currently led by a pair of double digit scorers (pictured above), Lydia Babirye (17.5) and Kamie Jenkins (16.5).
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Jenkins also averages a double-double so far this season, pulling down an average of 14.8 rebounds per game.
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Head Coach Madi Wallace currently boasts a 85-38 overall record in her career.
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Lydia Babirye was named the KCAC Defensive Player of the Week for her efforts last week, including a seven steal performance against #20 C of O.
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Evangel has played 13 players so far this season, with nine different athletes playing in every game.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Valor hit the road to open KCAC Conference Play this Saturday (Nov. 14) afternoon, taking on the Saint Mary Spires in Leavenworth, Kansas at 2:00 p.m.
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