Eagles' Battle With Valor Comes Up Short

Evangel came out hot in the opening minutes of the game. They went on a 9-3 run to open the game, but the Eagles settled in and worked themselves back into the game. They tied the game at 17 off a three-pointer from Franklyn Petion with 11:27 remaining in the first half. On the next offensive possession, Petion was fouled and made both of his free-throws to give the Eagle the lead. Back-to-back baskets from Jaymes Jackson and Cory Sanders extended the lead to six. Petion made a layup and then a three-pointer with 3:08 left in the half to put the Eagles back up six. The Eagles go into halftime leading the Valor 40-34.

The second half started the same way as the first with Evangel coming out hot and on a 9-2 run. The teams traded punches until the 11:30 when Evangel went on a 7-0 run. Williams responded with a three from Braxton Haff and a jumper from Rajhon McIntosh to cut the lead back to two. Evangel then went on a 8-3 run to lead 73-64 with a 1:23 left in the game and effectively put the game out of reach for the Eagles. 

The Eagles shot 37% from the field (23-61), 34.6% from the three-point line (9-26), and 64.7% from the free-throw line (11-17).

Petion led the Eagles with 13 points, while McIntosh had 11. 

Jackson led the team on the boards with 8. 

Up Next

The Eagles are next in action on Saturday, Nov. 27 when they travel to take on Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn.