Austin, Texas -- The University of Texas-Tyler Patriots rallied from 2-1 down to defeat the Mid-America Christian Lady Evangels 3-2 in action at the Austin College Volleyball Classic Friday night (Sept. 10) in Austin, Texas. The Patriots won by scores of: 18-25, 25-22, 19-25, 25-17, 15-7.
The Lady Evangels started strong, winning the first game over the Patriots 25-18. After the Patriots squared the match, MACU took the third game 25-19.
But the Patriots controlled the fourth game 25-17 and then ran away with the deciding fifth game 15-7.
Cris Smith and Calle Solie again led the offensive attack for the Lady Evangels, with Smith producing 20 kills and Solie recording a team-high 40 assists.
Four Lady Evangels (6-5) reached double-figures in digs, with Shelbi Johnson leading the way with 21.
MACU is back in action on Saturday (Sept. 11) with a pair of matches to conclude the Classic. The Lady Evangels will face Mary-Hardin Baylor at 2 p.m. followed by an evening tilt with Hardin-Simmons at 6 p.m.
