Bethany, Okla. - Southwestern Christian dropped the match against the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in four sets tonight. After jumping out to an early lead, it seemed like the momentum was completely in the Eagles' favor. However, USAO would not go down without a fight, taking both the second and third sets. In the fourth and final set, both teams fought hard to stay alive. As the Eagles closed in on forcing a fifth set, the Drovers rallied to steal the match in a win-by-two scenario.

Both squads struggled offensively, with USAO swinging above .100 only once, while SCU was unable to overcome their attacking errors. Paige McGee led the Eagles with 13 kills, had 2 service aces, and 16 digs. Brianna DeVries also had 2 service aces while tallying 11 kills and 23 digs. Alondra Esparza led SCU's defense at the net with 2 blocks while picking up 7 kills of her own, and SCU's pair of setters, Faith DeSouza and Meghan Graham 21 and 17 assists, respectively.

Top Players:
Paige McGee: 13 kills, 49 attempts, 2 service aces, 16 digs
Brianna DeVries: 11 kills, 36 attempts, 2 service aces, 23 digs
Alondra Esparza: 7 kills, 36 attempts, 2 blocks, 1 assist
Faith DeSouza: 4 kills, 20 attempts, 21 assists, 16 digs
Meghan Graham: 3 kills, 5 attempts, 17 assists, 8 digs

The Eagles will look to avenge this loss tomorrow afternoon in Bethany, Oklahoma, against Mid-America Christian University. The match is set to begin at 1 PM on September 28th in Pickens-Springer Gymnasium.