Sterling, Kan. – Brittney Stephens tied her career-high with two goals to lead the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels to a 4-1 victory over the Sterling College (Kan.) Lady Warriors today (Sept. 17) in Sterling, Kan.

The win is the Lady Evangels' second in their last three games after beginning the season 0-2.  The only setback in that stretch was a 3-2 loss to No. 13-ranked Baker University last Tuesday (Sept. 13).

Keanni Barnes got the Lady Evangels going with a score five minutes into the match that was followed by Stephens' first goal just two minutes later at the 38:46 mark.

After Jessica Barton put the Lady Warriors on the board with 14:44 left in the half, Stephens came through with her second goal at the 12:11 point to give the Lady Evangels a 3-1 lead that remained into the half.

Cindy Ramos then finished off the scoring for the Lady Evangels (2-3) by converting a penalty kick for her first career goal with 11:39 left in the match.

The Lady Evangels were out-shot 14-12 overall but held a 9-7 edge in shots-on-goal. 

Stephens produced match-highs in both shots (7) and shots-on-goal (5).

Madison Donihoo continued her solid play by making six saves in the net for MACU. Madeline Sutton stopped five shots for Sterling (3-2).

The Lady Evangels will next host Texas College next Friday (Sept. 23) at 2 p.m.