Weatherford, Okla. -- The Mid-America Christian Lady Evangels gave a valiant effort, but fell just short in losing 3-2 to the NCAA Division II member Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs Monday evening (Sept. 6) in Weatherford, Okla. The scores were 21-25, 25-20, 20-25, 31-29, 15-12.
The Lady Evangels jumped out to a lead by winning the opening game 25-21 before the Bulldogs squared the match by taking the second game 25-20.
MACU then grabbed the advantage back with another 25-20 score in the third game.
The fourth game was dramatic, as the Lady Evangels trailed 19-12 but fought their way back to a 23-23 tie on the strength of three straight kills by Jaime Floyd.
The remainder of the fourth game was a see-saw affair that saw six ties and the Lady Evangels taking a 29-28 lead and one point from the match.
But the Bulldogs won three straight points to close out the game and even the match at 2-2.
The fifth game was close as well, with the Bulldogs securing the final two points to win the game and the match 3-2.
Cris Smith and Calle Solie paced the Lady Evangels attack, with Smith leading the way with 16 kills and Solie contributing a team-best 31 assists.
The Lady Evangels will next be in action at the Austin Classic in Austin, Texas beginning on Thursday (Sept. 9).
