Jan. 3, 2008

1.3.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels struggled against the Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm in the first game of 2008, Thursday, Jan 3. The Crimson Storm defeated the Lady Evangels 79-41.

"SNU definitely out played us tonight," Head Coach Josh Lind said. "We struggled from the field and you cannot do that against a good team like SNU."

SNU scored 20 points off 25 MACU turnovers. The Crimson Storm held the Lady Evangels to just 33% shooting and 15% from beyond the arc.

The beginning of the first half was back and forth, but the Crimson Storm began to stretch the lead mid-way through the first half.

SNU took a 40-21 halftime advantage over MACU.

The Crimson Storm continued to control the game in the second half and put away the Lady Evangels.

Senior Courtney Sorrels scored a team high 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Freshman Melissa Aguilar contributed five assists.

The Lady Evangels fell to 3-9, and 0-4 in the Sooner Athletic Conference.

MACU will continue SAC play at home Saturday, Jan 5 against the University of Science and Arts - Oklahoma. Game time is set 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.