Sept. 30, 2009

9.30.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University women's soccer team defeated Central Baptist College 5-0 on Tuesday afternoon at Evangel Field. The win gives the Lady Evangels an overall record of 4-3.

The Lady Evangels peppered the CBC goal with 34 shots, 12 of them were on goal. MACU held the Lady Mustangs to two shots on the day.

Freshman Julia Nimal wasted no time, giving the Evangels a 1-0 lead in the third minute of play. Senior Lindsey McKinney slotted a ball to Nimal who blasted it past the keeper.

Less than 30 seconds later Nimal struck again, beating a defender and ripping the ball into the goal giving the Lady Evangels a 2-0 advantage.

MACU had several other opportunities before halftime but were unable to put any of their chances away. They took a 2-0 lead into the break.

McKinney earned her second assist of the day in the 49th minute. This time she linked up with freshman Kassie Shivers who added to MACU's lead.

In the 50th minute Senior Jocelyn Mehlhaff collected a loose ball during a scramble in front of the goal and blasted it into the back of the net for the Lady Evangels' fourth goal.

McKinney capped off the scoring for MACU in the 68th minute, netting her third goal of the season.

Jamie Thatcher and Amy Whit each played 45 minutes in goal with Thatcher making two saves in the first half.

The Lady Evangels will open Sooner Athletic Conference play on the road Friday, October 2nd. They will travel to Chickasha to take on the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma who are currently 1-0 in conference play with a win over Oklahoma Christian.