SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Women's Basketball returns to action on Saturday (Nov. 14) afternoon, opening KCAC play on the road against the Saint Mary Spires at 2:00 p.m., in Leavenworth, Kansas.
SERIES HISTORY
Evangel and Saint Mary will match up for the eighth time in program history on Saturday, as the Valor leads the series, 5-2, taking a trio of wins last season, one on the road and two at home.
OPENING STORYLINES
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Evangel is coming off a loss at home to Stephens College, 69-61, as the Valor shot just 25 percent from the floor in the game.
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Evangel is currently led by a pair of double digit scorers, Lydia Babirye (15.0) and Kamie Jenkins (15.4).
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Jenkins also averages a double-double so far this season, pulling down an average of 15.4 rebounds per game.
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Head Coach Madi Wallace currently boasts a 85-39 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 #21 C of O.
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Marlie Wright led the Valor in scoring in their loss on Wednesday night, as the Avila transfer scored 14 points to pace Evangel.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Valor continue conference play next week, hosting Ottawa on Wednesday (Nov. 18) night at 5:30 p.m., in AGFinancial Arena.
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