OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggie Volleyball traveled east to play Mid-American Christian University (MACU) Evangels this evening. The Aggies beat the Evangels in 5 sets at home on Sept. 11th. However, this time the Evangels held off the Aggies 25-18, 25-18, 31-29.

Thou, the Evangels won, the Aggies showed remarkable resiliency, determined to fight for every point, making it a hard-fought battle. The Aggies out-blocked the Evangels 8 to 0, with junior Keera Parks leading the team with a solo and 6 assisted blocks.

The Aggies not only out-blocked the Evangels; the Aggie hitters made fewer hitting errors than the Evangels 13 to 21. Junior Essence West had 15 kills, Eduarda Souza had 6 kills, and Zoe Fry had 4 kills.

Senior setter Lesly Galarza had a double-double, with 18 assists and 10 digs. Galarza also provided 3 kills for the team. Sophomore libero Gracie Soza led the team defensively with 13 digs and two service aces.

The Aggies are back in action tomorrow afternoon, where they take on the University of Science and Arts in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Game time is set for 2:30 pm and can be watched via live stream. Click the link: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/usao/