Lady Crusaders Lose in OT

February 1, 2008
Contact: Evangel University Athletics 865-2815, Ext. 7282

Game 21
Evangel vs. Benedictine
2 p.m. February 2
Ralph Nolan Gymnasium, Atchison, Kans.

Evangel Radio Broadcast and Webcast
ESPN Radio (KGMY, 1400 AM)
www.allinbroadcasting.com
Play-by-play: Ed Beach
Color Commentary: Leslie Callison

The Lady Crusaders were outscored 15-9 in overtime and lost at Avila, 82-76, on Jan. 31.

Evangel made just 40.0 percent of its field goals and allowed Avila to make 61.0 percent. Avila made just 4-of-8 3-pointers, while Evangel bombed away 30 times and made just nine treys (.300). Both teams had a good night at the line. Evangel made 23-of-29 for a 79.3 percentage and Avila hit 28-of-33 for an 84.8 percentage.

EU had fewer turnovers, 15-20, but Avila led the rebounding, 31-23.

Katie Burger (17), Brianna Mingus (15), Ashlee Luko (12) and Whitney Pollard (10) scored in double figures for Evangel. Burger came off the bench to score her career-high 17 points.. EU’s rebounding was led by Luko’s five boards.

Ashley Townsend (24), Jaime Kenney (20), Alyson Young (15) and Sarah Parker (10) were Avila’s double-digit scorers. Young and Townsend each had seven rebounds.

No. 10 BC vs. No. 15 WJC

Nationally-ranked (NAIA II) Benedictine and William Jewell met in Atchison, Kans., on Jan. 31 and the host Ravens won 67-55. William Jewell led 32-27 at the half, however, Benedictine had a 40-23 second-half advantage to record the win. Benedictine had three players score in double figures. Leah Stuhlsatz had 16 (9 rebounds), Courtney Edmonds tallied 15) and Nicole Reilly had 10 points.

Women’s at&t Players of the Game

(Selected by Ed Beach, EU director of athletics marketing and broadcasting, with occasional help from analyst Leslie Callison.)

• Nov. 6, at College of the Ozarks: Megan Jewell (16 points, 6-12 FG’s, 3-5 on 3-pt FG’s)
• Nov. 29, at Central Methodist: Brianna Mingus (23 points, 8-13 FG’s, 5-8 on 3-pt FG’s)
• Dec. 1, vs Culver-Stockton: Megan Jewell (17 points, 7-10 FG’s, 4 assists)
• Dec. 6, vs Avila: Kelsie Hargus (13 points, 4-8 FG’s, 4-5 FT’s)
• Dec. 11, vs College of the Ozarks: Brianna Mingus (15 points, 5-11 FG’s, 3-5 3-pt FG’s)
• Dec. 19, at Missouri Southern: Megan Jewell (16 points, 10-10 FT’s)
• Dec. 28, at Bethany (Calif.): Katie Burger (13 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals)
• Dec. 29, vs Cal-Maritime (Calif.): Katie Burger (8 points, 7 rebounds, 4-5 FG’s)
• Jan. 5, at Graceland: Brianna Mingus (19 points, 7-7 FT’s)
• Jan. 10, vs Lindenwood: Tag Morris (12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals)
• Jan. 12, at Missouri Valley: Brianna Mingus (20 points, 4 rebounds, 9-10 FT’s)
• Jan. 17, vs William Jewell: Ashlee Luko (11 points, 8-8 FT’s, 3 assists)
• Jan. 19, at Baker: Melissa Hogan (9 points, 7 points keying decisive 9-0 2nd half run)
• Jan. 24, vs Central Methodist: Caitlin Russell (32 points, 7 rebounds, 6-9 3-pt FG’s)
• Jan. 26, at Culver-Stockton: Ashlee Luko (21 points, 7 rebounds, 6-8 FG’s, 3 steals)
• Jan. 28, vs MidAmerica Nazarene: Whitney Pollard (9 points, 4-5 FG’s, sparked 1st rally)
• Jan. 31, at Avila: Katie Burger (17 points, 7-of-9 field goals)

Prior Meeting (2007-08)

This is the first meeting this year. During 2006-07, BC won 77-66 in overtime in Ashcroft Center and EU won 65-68 in Atchison, Kans.

EU Coach Needs One for 300 Ws

• Evangel: Leon Neal (Evangel, 1989), 14th year, 299-157)
• Benedictine: Chad Folsom (Grinnell, 1994; 7th year; 145-72)

Series Record

Evangel holds a 28-10 series advantage against Benedictine. The teams split their games in 2006-07, winning on the other team’s home floor. Bendictine won 77-66 in OT at Evangel and Evangel then won 65-58 at BC.

In Atchison, Evangel has an 12-7 advantage, won last year’s game at BC after losing 64-53 during the 2005-06 season. Prior to the 2005-06 loss, Evangel had won four straight on BC’s home floor.

HAAC Standings thru 1-28-08

Rank	Team	Conference Record	Overall Record
1	Benedictine	11-0	19-2
2	William Jewell	9-2	16-5
3	MidAmerica Nazarene	7-3	12-8
4	Baker	7-5	12-10
5	Graceland	6-6	12-8
	MIssouri Valley	6-6	9-10
7	Evangel	5-5	8-10
8	Lindenwood	5-7	9-11
	Avila	5-7	9-12
10	Central Methodist	2-10	4-17
11	Culver-Stockton	0-12	4-15