Nov. 21, 2009

11.21.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University women's soccer team fell to Dallas Baptist University 2-1 in the National Christian College Athletic Association Central Region Championship game on Saturday morning at Evangel Field.

With the win, DBU advances to the NCCAA National Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida. The Lady Evangels end their season with an 8-10-1 overall record.

DBU struck early, putting away a goal in the first minute of play. Ally Bales beat the MACU defense and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Jamie Thatcher.

MACU tied the game just two minutes later with a goal by freshman Julia Nimal. Fellow freshman Kassie Shivers passed Nimal the ball at the top of the box; Nimal then beat the defender and buried the ball in the back of the net. The score remained knotted at 1-1 at intermission.

Sarah Meierhofer got the game winner for DBU in the 48th minute of play. DBU held the Lady Evangels to one shot on goal in the second half.

Jamie Thatcher took the loss in goal, making nine save while allowing two goals.

Seniors Jocelyn Mehlhaff and Lindsey McKinney ended their soccer career at Evangel Field. Mehlhaff had seven goals and two assists on the year while McKinney contributed eight goals and five assists.