The undefeated Mid-America Christian Lady Evangels have been rewarded for their 8-0 start by debuting at No. 9 in the latest National Christian College Athletics Association (NCCAA) top 10 poll.
The Lady Evangels have been stifling defensively this season, allowing only one goal on the season with seven shutout victories, including six by goalkeeper Melissa Dobie.
Kassie Byrd and Julia Nimal have provided the offense, with Byrd leading the way with nine scores and Nimal adding eight.
MACU's play has also been noticed by the Sooner Athletic Conference of the NAIA, with Byrd receiving a pair of SAC Offensive Player of the Week honors and Dobie receiving a SAC Defensive Player of the Week selection.
The Lady Evangels (8-0, 1-0 SAC) won their SAC opener over St. Gregory's and will continue conference action by hosting Lubbock Christian on Saturday morning (Oct. 2) at 11 a.m.
