Nov. 1, 2008

11.1.08 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team defeated Central Baptist College 88-52 in their home opener on Saturday evening at the Gaulke Activity Center.

The victory is the first win for Markus Crandall as a Head Basketball Coach.

Defensively, MACU caused 29 Mustang turnovers on the night and a 37 percent shooting effort from the floor. The Lady Evangels were equally impressive on the glass, out rebounded the Mustangs by a 46-29 count.

MACU had a 41-23 advantage at halftime and never looked back in the second half scoring 47 more points.

Sophomore transfer Tiphani Eaves led the team in scoring with 21 points in her debut as a Lady Evangel. Eaves was joined in double figures by senior Danein Wells, who finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds and two steals.

Senior Treasure McCoy had 10 point and grabbed seven rebounds, while sophomore Melissa Aguilar added 11 points and three rebounds.

"I am very pleased with how we competed for an entire forty minutes," Crandall said. "It was a great team effort and I felt that every player contributed. We were able to keep our intensity and ball pressure up throughout the whole game. I am also pleased that we won the rebounding battle this evening. This was a good way to start the season."

The Lady Evangels are on the road this Thursday against Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma at 5:30 p.m.