Nov. 16, 2007

11.16.07 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels fell to the McPherson College Lady Bulldogs in the Bethel College Classic in Newman, Kan. Friday, Nov. 16.

The Lady Evangels lost to the Lady Bulldogs 68-56.

"We gave up way too many offensive rebounds tonight," Head Coach Josh Lind said. "We let them have too many easy shots, especially in the post."

MACU gave up 27 offensive rebounds to McPherson in the loss and was out rebounded 56-36.

"We did very few things right tonight," Coach Lind said.

The first half was back and forth early, but the Lady Bulldogs managed a comfortable lead going into the intermission. McPherson led MACU 38-28 at halftime.

The Lady Evangels went on a 5-0 run to start the second half and cut the lead to 38-33, but the Lady Bulldogs responded and quickly extended the lead back to double figures.

MACU made several runs to pull close to the Lady Bulldogs, but McPherson answered each time and eventually would put the game away for good.

The Lady Evangels held the Lady Bulldogs to just 31% shooting, but struggled to get the defensive rebound late in the game.

"It seemed that every time we would make a run, they would pick up a big offensive rebound and kill the momentum," Coach Lind said.

Senior Courtney Sorrels had another all-around good game for the Lady Evangels scoring 25 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and a blocked shot. Shawna Patton contributed 16 points and six rebounds.

The Lady Evangels fell to 2-2 on the season.

MACU will play the second game of the Bethel College Classic Saturday, Nov. 17 against the Bethel College Lady Threshers at 8:00 p.m. MACU defeated the Lady Threshers 83-51 Nov.10 at Gaulke Activity Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

If you are interested in playing women's basketball for MACU or would like more information about the women's basketball program, contact Coach Josh Lind at 405-692-3136 or via email at jlind@macu.edu.