October 9, 2006
Contact: Evangel University Athletics 865-2815, Ext. 7282
Springfield, MO - Evangel Lady Crusaders volleyball team is at traditional conference power Graceland University for a match Tuesday night in Lamoni, Iowa. Varsity play is at 7 p.m. with a JV match at 5:30 p.m.
The Lady Crusaders (17-12, 2-3) won three out of four matches at the Lindenwood Invitational Tournament last weekend. The only loss came to nationally ranked Missouri Baptist (30-14, 30-18 and 30-23). Evangel rebounded to defeat McKendree 3-1 (30-22, 30-22, 37-39 and 30-23), Illinois-Springfield 3-0 (30-21, 30-24, and 30-18) and William Woods (30-25, 30-17 and 30-26).
Graceland is 13-7 overall and 3-1 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.
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