Dec. 4, 2007
12.4.07 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla- The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels held off the Southwestern Assemblies of God University Lady Lions Tuesday, Dec. 2. The Lady Evangels made late free-throws that secured the 68-66 win.
MACU had its strongest shooting performance of the season, shooting 66% from beyond the arc. The Lady Evangels started the second half on a 7-2 run, which stretched their halftime lead to double-digits.
"It was not pretty, but we came away with a win tonight," Head Coach Josh Lind said. "Our shooting really helped us overcome our 24 turnovers."
The Lady Evangels started the game on a 4-0 run, but the Lady Lions quickly responded and tied the game. The first half remained back and forth, with the Lady Evangels holding their largest first half lead, 20-14, at the 7:58 mark.
MACU went into the locker room with a 35-30 halftime advantage.
The Lady Evangels jumped on the Lady Lions early in the second half and stretched their lead to ten points, but SAGU recovered and cut the lead to a single possession with 13:06 remaining in the game.
MACU went on a key run mid-way through the second half and held a 59-49 lead at the 7:50 mark. SAGU bounced back and went on a 14-3 run in a span of six minutes and the Lady Evangels suddenly found themselves down by one point with less than two minutes left in the game.
Sophomore Shawna Patton drained a three-pointer on the next possession and the Lady Evangels took the lead 66-64 with under a minute remaining on the clock. MACU tightened up their defense, but the Lady Lions hit a jumper on their ensuing possession and knotted the game at 66.
Junior Treasure McCoy hit two free-throws with 16 seconds left in the game that gave the Lady Evangels a two point advantage. The Lady Lions missed key free-throws and the Lady Evangels came away with a two point win.
Patton scored a game high 22 points and grabbed five rebounds. Senior Courtney Sorrels had a good game with 18 points, five rebounds, and four steals.
The Lady Evangels improve to 3-7 on the season, and 0-2 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.
MACU will host Oklahoma City University Saturday, Dec. 8. Game time is slated for 6:00 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.
