OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels dominated the Southwestern Christian University Lady Eagles to the tune of a 3-0 victory in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Central Regional quarterfinals Thursday afternoon (Nov. 15) at MACU Soccer Field.
The win moves the Lady Evangels into the regional semifinals against the second-seeded Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm tomorrow afternoon (Nov. 16). The match is set for noon and will once again take place at MACU Soccer Field.
The Lady Evangels (9-9) got going early as
Michelle Medina dished out the first of her two assists with a cross to
Julia Nimal in the middle of the box just three minutes into the match.
It remained a 1-0 lead until Medina found
Kassie Byrd six minutes into the second half for a two score lead.
Lindsey Roberts then finished out the scoring with her first career goal off a set piece from 30 yards out at the 82:32 mark.
The Lady Evangels were in firm control throughout, out-shooting the Lady Eagles (8-9-2) 14-0 in the opening half and 20-2 in the second.
Byrd and
Chelsea Swisher each had a team-high seven shots to lead the Lady Evangels, with Nimal recording six shots and
Brianna Jezioro five shot-attempts.
SCU goalkeeper Karmin Smith kept the Lady Eagles close by making 14 saves.
Melissa Dobie stopped the only shot-on-goal she faced for the Lady Evangels.
MACU and SNU have split the past two meetings, both in Bethany, Okla., while the Crimson Storm was a member of the Sooner Athletic Conference.