Nov. 10, 2007

11.10.07 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels cruised to a win in their home opener Saturday, Nov. 10. The Lady Evangels defeated the Bethel College Lady Threshers 83-51.

"Our defense played excellent tonight," Head Coach Josh Lind said. "I thought that our rotation was ran perfectly tonight."

The Lady Evangels controlled the game from the beginning and never trailed. MACU jumped out on the Lady Threshers early and put them away.

"We started the game with intensity," Coach Lind said.

MACU took a 30-18 halftime lead and held Bethel College to just 23% shooting in the first half. The Lady Evangels stretched the lead even more in the second half, outscoring the Lady Threshers 53-33. MACU shot 57% from the field in the second half.

MACU made thirteen more free throws than Bethel College.

"We were able to go to the free throw line and capitalize from there," Coach Lind said.

Senior Courtney Sorrels went 11 for 11 from the line and finished with a game high 25 points. Junior Treasure McCoy had a good game with 10 points and eight rebounds.

The Lady Evangels improve to 2-0 on the young season.

MACU will host Southwestern College Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m.