Jan. 21, 2008

1.21.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Evangels fell in non-conference play to the Jarvis Christian College Bulldogs Monday, Jan 21. The Bulldogs defeated the Evangels 84-74.

"We did not shoot the ball well tonight," Head Coach Willie Holley said. "We were able to cut down on turnovers, but our shooting was too much to overcome."

The Evangels struggled from the field, shooting 30% overall, which included 27% in the first half, and 16% from the three-point line in the game. MACU had a season low seven turnovers, but the low shooting percentage was too much to overcome against the Bulldogs.

The beginning of the first half was back and forth. JCC pulled ahead 25-16 midway through the first half, but MACU went on a mini 4-0 run to cut the lead to five points. The Bulldogs stretched their lead to 33-20 after an 8-0 run.

MACU trimmed the JCC lead to single digits and went into the locker room down 40-32.

MACU come out of the locker room and cut the Bulldogs lead 44-41 at the 18:08 mark. JCC went on a 14-6 run and claimed another double digit lead. The Evangels answered and tied the game 61-61 after a dunk by Senior Donald Thorne from a Tracy Wilkins assist.

The Bulldogs regained the lead, but the Evangels tied it back up at 70 with 4:53 remaining in the game. JCC scored on the ensuing possession and never gave up the lead.

Senior Joe Brown scored a game high 21 points and grabbed six rebounds. Senior Stevan Thomas contributed a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Thorne had 11 points, while Junior Clint Nixon added eight assists.

The Evangels fall to 7-10, and remain 3-6 in the conference.MACU will be back in Sooner Athletic Conference play Thursday, Jan 24 against the John Brown University Eagles. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.

If you are interested in playing men's basketball for MACU or would like more information about the men's basketball program, contact Coach Charles Goar at 405-692-3267 or via email at cgoar@macu.edu.