Roanoke, Va. – The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels fell 7-1 to the third-seeded Judson University Eagles in a pool play game at the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) World Series at the Botetourt Sports Complex in Roanoke, Va.

MACU starter Macie Crites blanked the Eagles through the first four innings before running into trouble in the fifth.

The Eagles snapped the scoreless tie and jumped on top with RBI singles by Sarah Friedlund, Lauren King and Mary Emington.

A three-run blast by Ashley Quinan then capped the six-run frame for the Eagles.

After an RBI single by Maddie Smith made it 7-0, Tiphani Napier doubled home pinch-runner Taylor Fowble in the seventh inning to help the Lady Evangels (26-29) avoid the shutout.  Fowlbe was pinch-running for Marki Dethloff, who drew a lead-off walk.

Crites was charged with five runs in her 4 2/3 innings and Caitlin Swain came on and pitched the final 1 1/3 innings with two runs allowed and one strikeout.

Branna Tennyson pitched a complete game for the Eagles (34-20), allowing just one run and striking out two.

The Lady Evangels will now wrap up the season with their final pool play game against Central Baptist College tomorrow morning (May 19) at 11 am (CST).