October 6 , 2006
Contact: Evangel University Athletics 865-2815, Ext. 7282
Springfield, MO - Evangel Lady Crusaders volleyball team will be in action this weekend at the Lindenwood Invitational Tournament in St. Charles, Missouri.
The Lady Crusaders (14-11) will take on Missouri Baptist Friday at 1 p.m. Missouri Baptist is currently ranked # 9 nationally in the latest NAIA poll and entered the week with an 18-4 record. Later Friday, Evangel will face McKendree (Ill.) at 5 p.m. The Lady Bearcats are 14-8.
Saturday, Evangel takes on the University of Illinois-Springfield (11-10) at 11:30 a.m. then William Woods (8-10) at 3:30 p.m.
The Lady Crusaders will try to bounce back from a 3-2 loss at Benedictine on Tuesday (30-27, 22-30, 30-28, 26-30, 12-15).
The Lady Crusaders will not be at home until Tuesday, October 17 when they host Missouri Valley in a conference match. Game time is 7 p.m. for the varsity, 5:30 p.m. for the JV.