Kansas City, Mo. -- The Mid-America Christian University women's basketball squad has received the prestigious NAIA Scholar Team award, the organization announced yesterday (July 23).  

To qualify for this award, a team must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point-average.  The team grade-point average includes all eligible varsity student-athletes. 

The Lady Evangels compiled a GPA of 3.31 last season under the direction of head coach Roman Owen.  MACU is now led by former assistant coach Marcus Moeller and will open the 2013-14 season on Nov. 1 at the Baker Classic against Southwestern College (Kan.) in Baldwin City, Kan.