Oklahoma City, Okla.  -- The John Brown Lady Eagles defeated the Mid-America Christian Lady Evangels in three sets, 25-12, 25-20, 25-15 in the Sooner Athletic Conference opener Tuesday night (Sept. 13) at the Gaulke Activity Center.

The Lady Eagles coasted through the opening set, but the Lady Evangels applied some pressure in the second and led for much of the way, but JBU closed it out 25-20. 

JBU then finished things off 25-15 in the third and deciding set. 

Taryn Walker led the Lady Evangels with six kills and setter Calle Solie tied for a match-high of 19 assists. 

Staci Williamson and Allie Rankin each had 10 kills to pace the Lady Eagles' offensive attack.  Kailey Bain had 19 assists for JBU. 

The Lady Evangels will next be in action in a non-conference tilt at the University of Dallas on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 17) at 3 p.m.