Nov. 3, 2007

11.3.07 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla- The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels start the season with a comfortable win against the Central Baptist College Lady Mustangs Saturday, Nov 3. MACU beat CBC 70-46.

"The first half was a struggle, but we regrouped and came away with a win," Head Coach Josh Lind said.

The Lady Evangels used a big second half to come away with the first win of the season. MACU outscored the Lady Mustangs 40-19 in the second half.

The first half was back and forth with MACU making an early run, but the Lady Mustangs responded with a run of their own and led most of the first half. MACU regrouped at went on a late first half run and gained a 30-27 halftime lead.

In the second half, the Lady Evangels increased the intensity and were able to extend their lead in route to victory.

"My halftime speech was simple; I told the girls that it was time to put the game away," Coach Lind said.

The Lady Evangels had no trouble putting the game away, and they did it by stepping up the defense. MACU forced 25 Lady Mustang turnovers, with most of them coming in the second half.

Treasure McCoy picked up a double-double with 10 points and a game high 10 rebounds. Shawna Patton scored a game high 18 points and added four rebounds.

Courtney Sorrels had a good overall game with nine points, five rebounds and a game high six steals.

The Lady Evangels are 1-0 on the young season.

MACU will host Bethel College Saturday, Nov 10 at 5:30 p.m.

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 405-692-3181 or via email at jlind@macu.edu.