The Raven Men's Basketball team returns to the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium for the first time since knocking off No. 24 Graceland University back on Jan. 18 after wrapping up a three-game road sweep undefeated.

The Match Up: RV Benedictine (15-6, 12-5 Heart) vs. Evangel University (9-12, 6-11 Heart) - 7:30 p.m. - Ralph Nolan Gymnasium.
Video: BRSNtv (portal.stretchinternet.com/ben) or FoxSportsGo (search for Benedictine)
Radio: KAIR 93.7 FM (http://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/v5/KAIR) or the MSC Radio App.
Livestats: portal.stretchinternet.com/ben or Dakstats

FULL GAME NOTES

TIP OFF: The Ravens return home after a three-game road swing to host their second match up against Evangel University. ... Benedictine and Evangel have faced off in Heart play a total of 54 times since 1992 when the Ravens joined the conference. The Crusaders have a 33-21 series lead over the Ravens but the Ravens have won five straight in the series, including a 89-70 win in Springfield, Mo., back on Nov. 22.

ABOUT BENEDICTINE: Benedictine returns home riding a five-game winning streak. A win tonight over Evangel would match their season-opening winning streak of six games. ... Benedictine enters play tonight averaging 75.2 ppg at home while they go for their third straight home win. ... Andre Yates is averaging 21.4 ppg at home this season with five players averaging over 6.5 ppg inside the Nolan Gymnasium.

ABOUT EVANGEL: Evangel makes the trip North to the Benedictine campus with a 2-2 record over their last four games. ... They fell to Mount Mercy 76-63 on Saturday in Springfield. ... The Crusaders are 3-6 on the road this season and have not beaten the Ravens inside the Nolan Gymnasium since earning a 73-58 win in the Heart Postseason Tournament on March 7, 2014.

UP NEXT: Benedictine remains at home Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. game against MNU. The then-ranked No. 8 Pioneers earned a 66-54 win over the Ravens and pick up their fourth straight win over Benedictine in the series.