OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Wayland Baptist University Pioneers took the last two sets to defeat the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels 3-1 in Sooner Athletic Conference action Friday night (Sept. 28) at the Gaulke Activity Center.  The scores were 25-15, 13-25, 25-21, 25-12. 

After dropping the opening set, the Lady Evangels charged back by beginning the second on a 7-1 run.  A kill by Taryn Walker extended the lead to 19-9 and then another kill by Rene' Crockett put the set away for MACU. 

The Lady Evangels (12-5, 1-2 SAC) started the third set strong as well, scoring four straight points on kills by Becca Anderson and Walker to take a 13-9 advantage. 

But the Pioneers responded in a big way as a pair of kills from Chelsey Driskill fueled a 9-2 spurt for an 18-15 lead. 

After a kill by Walker pulled the Lady Evangels to within 22-21, WBU closed out the set with three straight points. 

The Pioneers then pulled away in the fourth with a 14-5 run that turned a 5-5 gridlock into a comfortable 19-9 edge. 

Walker and Jordan Batley each had a team-high 10 kills to pace the Lady Evangels. while Calle Solie had a match-high 33 assists.  Crockett led the way with 10 digs. 

Shahala Hawkins recorded a match-high 15 kills to lead the Pioneers. 

The Lady Evangels will now turn around and host Lubbock Christian University tomorrow afternoon (Sept. 29) at 1 p.m.