Kansas City, Mo. -- Julia Nimal, Bertha Fajardo and Britnie Dubala have earned a spot on the NAIA Women's Soccer Scholar Athlete team, the organization announced today. 

Nimal is a junior forward from Owasso, Okla. that has a 3.53 grade-point average in Behavioral Science.  She tallied 40 points overall this season, the second-highest for the Lady Evangels since they joined the NAIA in 2007 (teammate Kassie Byrd had 41 this season).  Nimal ranked fifth in the Sooner Athletic Conference in both points and goals (15) this season, while finishing tied for third in assists (15). 

Fajardo is a senior defender out of Oklahoma City and has a 3.56 GPA majoring in Business Administration.  She was a key compoment on the Lady Evangels' defense that posted nine shutout victories this season, which was second in the SAC. 

Dubala, a native of Moore, Okla., is a junior midfielder with a perfect 4.0 GPA in Business Administration/Math.  She played in 17 matches this year, with one starting assignment. 

The trip helped the Lady Evangels finish 12-7-1 overall this year and 6-4-1 in the SAC.  They advanced to the SAC Tournament quarterfinals and then the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Central Regional championship game.