Siloam Springs, Ark. -- Down two games to none, the Mid-America Christian Lady Evangels staged a furious rally to square the match at 2-2, but fell in the decisive fifth set 15-8 to the John Brown Golden Eagles in the Sooner Athletic Conference opener Tuesday night (Sept. 14) in Siloam Springs, Ark. The scores were 25-17, 25-13, 17-25, 22-25, 15-8.
The Lady Evangels were led by Cris Smith's 16 kills and also team-best 14 digs that led MACU's defensive effort.
Calle Solle had a team-high 38 assists while also contributing 12 digs.
Taryn Walker pounded a pair of service aces for MACU.
Becca Anderson recorded 12 kills and Shelbi Johnson had 12 digs.
Erin Didier had a game-high 17 kills to pace the Golden Eagles' offensive attack, while Sarah Jordan led the way with 19 digs.
The Lady Evangels (6-8) will next host Bethany College in their 2010 home opener on Saturday night (Sept. 18) at 7 p.m. at the Gaulke Activity Center.
