Oct. 5, 2008

10.3.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University men's and women's basketball teams opened their season with successful Red and White games on Friday evening in the Gaulke Activity Center.

On the women's UCO Transfer Tiphani Eaves had an impressive showing for the White team with 26 points on the night. She had four offensive rebounds and three defensive rebounds.

Danein Wells lead the Red team with 15 points in the game. She picked up two offensive rebounds and seven defensive rebounds.

The White team defeated the Red team 62-53.

On the men's side the White team also recorded the victory, defeating the Red team 69-60.

Freshman Charlie Shorter led the White team with 19 points. He also picked up two offensive rebounds and six defensive rebounds.

Darius Gregory led the Red team in scoring with 19 points. He had four defensive and four offensive rebounds.

The MACU basketball teams will open their season at home on November 1st against Central Baptist College.