Women's Soccer

Oklahoma Baptist Rallies past Lady Evangels 2-1 in SAC Tournament Quarterfinals

Shawnee, Okla. -- The Oklahoma Baptist University Lady Bison scored two goals in the second half to defeat the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels 2-1 in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinals Friday afternoon (Nov. 2) in Shawnee, Okla.
 
Brianna Jezioro put the Lady Evangels on top by cleaning up a rebound with an assist from Michelle Medina 10 minutes into the first half.
 
MACU held that lead until 10 minutes into the second half when Eliso Brito scored off a feed from Paula Vicenzo. 
 
With the score tied 1-1, Allie Preston kicked in the game-winner for OBU from Maddie Windham at the 71:35 mark. 
 
Medina and Julia Nimal each had three shots to lead the Lady Evangels, with all three of Medina's shot attempts being on-goal. 
 
Brito and Vicenzo each had a match-high four shots to pace the Lady Bison. 
 
Melissa Dobie recorded five saves in the net for the Lady Evangels, while OBU's Shannon Griffith made six stops. 
 
The Lady Evangels will now await their opponent in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Central Regional Tournament, scheduled to be held Nov. 14-17. 
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