OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Mid-America Christian University Evangels scored two unanswered goals to defeat the NCAA D-II Oklahoma Christian University Eagles 2-1 tonight (Sept. 15) in Oklahoma City. 

The Eagles had got on the board first as a shot by Braydan Castrop from 15 yards out found the net off an assist from Cesar Zepeda in the 27th minute of the first half. 

Martin Mata answered for the Evangels by blasting in a corner kick at the 39:45 mark to knot the match 1-1 heading into the half. 

Peterson Neri then provided the game-winning goal for the Evangels with a header on a free kick with assists from Anas Bellaarbia and Kevin Cabello at the 63:08 point. 

The Evangels (3-2) out-shot the Eagles 13-10 overall, led by three shots each from Mata and Gleydson Neri. 

Tyler McIntosh made two saves in the net for MACU, while Evan Helker stopped four shots for OC (2-2).

The Evangels will next be at Texas College on Thursday afternoon (Sept. 17) at 4 p.m. in Tyler, Texas.