Sept. 4, 2007

9/4/07 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Lady Evangels played Texas Wesleyan University and Oklahoma City University Tuesday, September 4. MACU fell to OCU in their first Sooner Athletic Conference game.

"OCU out played us," Coach Lindsey said. "They are a tough team to beat."

MACU battled Texas Wesleyan in the first game of the triad, losing 0-3.

"We had our opportunities each game, but we could not capitalize," Coach Lindsey stated.

In the Texas Wesleyan match, the Lady Evangels were ahead late in every game, but failed to pick up the win.

MACU lost 26-30, 23-30, and 30-32.

Emily Moore led the team with 18 assists, while Jessica Chestnut led the Lady Evangels with 13 kills. Jocelyn Mehlhaff had a team high 17 digs.

In the second match, MACU struggled against OCU, losing in three games.

"They are ranked #2 in our region and they are a very good team," Coach Lindsey said.

MACU lost 14-30, 20-30, and 26-30.

Meagan Davis had a team high 14 digs, while Moore led the team with 17 assists. Chestnut had a team high nine kills, while Mehlhaff pitched in eight and Jennifer Roselius had seven. The Lady Evangels fall to 1-4 (0-1).

MACU will play its first home conference game against Southern Nazarene University Tuesday, September 11. Game time is 7:00.

If you are interested in playing volleyball for MACU or would like more information about the volleyball program, contact Coach Samantha Lindsey at 405-692-3284 or via email at slindsey@macu.edu.