Waxahachie, Texas -- The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels fell 3-1 to the McMurry University War Hawks in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Central Regional championship game Saturday afternoon (Nov. 17) on the campus of Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas. 

The War Hawks won by scores of 25-16, 26-28, 25-15, 25-22. 

After the Lady Evangels squared the match with a second set win of 28-26, the War Hawks hit a whopping .455 in the third set to regain control of the match and went on to the four set win.

Calle Solie produced 42 assists to the lead the Lady Evangels (18-16), while Rene' Crockett and Priscila West each had a team-high 11 kills.  Jordan Batley also reached double-digit kills with 10 putaways.  Crockett led four Lady Evangels in double-figure digs with a match-high 23. 

M.J. Vickers led everyone with 20 kills and Peyton Evans had a match-high 51 assists for the War Hawks (20-9).  Ayssa Garcia had a team-high 22 digs to lead McMurry. 

This was the final match for MACU seniors Crockett, West, Solie and Taryn Walker.  Becca Anderson has also been a very productive player for the Lady Evangels but was unable to compete in the NCCAA tourney due to an injury. 

These five seniors depart after helping the Lady Evangels record their most victories this season (18) since the program joined the NAIA.