OKLAHOMA CITY – Gleydson Neri scored two goals along with one assist to lead the Mid-America Christian University Evangels to their first victory of the season, a 3-1 win over the Southwestern College (Kan.) Moundbuilders today (Sept. 10) at Evangel Field.

Neri's first score put the Evangels on the board in the 27th minute off an assist from Darko Nikolic.

At the 40:30 mark, Neri fed Andy Ochoa for his first career goal to give the Evangels a 2-0 lead at the half.

Neri then gave MACU a commanding three-goal lead with a score from Brad Bennions at the 72:24 mark.

Justin Calicchia helped the Moundbuilders avoid the shutout by taking a pass from Jacob Rangel and getting free on a breakaway to score in the 85th minute.

The Evangels (1-3) controlled the match, out-shooting Southwestern 21-9 overall and 9-4 on-goal.

Jakob O'Meara-Gill made three saves for MACU and Parker O'Quinn stopped six shots for the Moundbuilders (1-2) before giving way to Austyn Wibben for the final 10:44.

The Evangels will next play at Sterling College (Kan.) next Saturday (Sept. 17) at 3 p.m. in Sterling, Kan.