Bethany, Okla. -- The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels jumped out to a 2-0 lead, only to have the Southwestern Christian University Lady Eagles take the next three sets and rally for a 3-2 win in Sooner Athletic Conference action (Oct. 7) in Bethany, Okla.  

The Lady Evangels (2-17, 0-7 SAC) appeared to be in control when they grinded out a 29-27 win in the first set and then won 25-21 in the second to take a commanding 2-0 lead. 

But SCU fought back and cruised to a 25-10 win in the third set and slipped by the Lady Evangels 25-23 in the fourth set to force a decisive fifth set. 

The Lady Eagles (8-12, 1-6 SAC) then controlled the fifth set 15-6 to complete the comeback. 

Shannon Niemeier led the Lady Evangels with a match-high 19 kills and Hannah Luedtke recorded a team-high 24 assists.  Camera Broadnax had a team-high 18 digs, followed by Larissa Runyan with 12 digs and Jenny Pratt also reached double-figures with 10 digs. 

Tory Sharp paced the Lady Eagles with 14 kills and Courtney Traylor led everyone with 37 assists.  Nicole Morris had a match-best 19 digs for SCU. 

The Lady Evangels will next return home to host St. Gregory's University Thursday night (Oct. 9) at 7 p.m. inside the Gaulke Activity Center.