Jan. 19, 2008

1.19.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels failed to answer a late Lubbock Christian University Lady Chaparrals run Saturday, Jan. 19. The Lady Chaps defeated the Lady Evangels 65-54.

"I thought we played well overall," Head Coach Josh Lind said. "We collapsed during Lubbock's run and that was the deciding factor in the game."

The Lady Chaps went on a 14-2 run in the later part of the second half that pushed them past the Lady Evangels. LCU pounded MACU on the boards, out rebounding MACU 45-34, including 20 offensive rebounds. MACU made more free-throws than LCU shot in a physical game.

The first half was back and forth, and consisted of five lead changes and eight ties. LCU held the largest lead of the first half at 27-21, with 2:31 remaining in the first half. MACU answered, going on an 8-2 run to close out the first half.

The Lady Evangels went into halftime down 31-27.

The Lady Chaps opened the second half by going on a run that stretched their lead to double-digits. Senior Courtney Sorrels put the Lady Evangels back in the game, draining a three that capped off a 12-2 run.

Sorrels picked up a critical fourth foul at the 11:02, which sparked a 14-2 Lady Chaps run that increased their lead to double digits. LCU was able to hold off MACU for the win.

Sorrels finished the game with 27 points, which included 4-for-6 from three, and 8 rebounds. Freshman April Hale had 10 points, while Sophomore Paige White contributed 8 assists.

The Lady Evangels are 4-13, and 1-8 in Sooner Athletic Conference play.

MACU will play conference foe, John Brown University Thursday, Jan. 24 inside the Gaulke Activity Center. Tip-off is schedule 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 405-692-3136 or via email at jlind@macu.edu.