Nov. 25, 2008

11.25.08 - Salina, KS- Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) defeated the Mid-America Christian University (MACU) men's basketball team 59-48. This is the second time this season the Coyotes have topped the Evangels.

The loss brings the Evangels to 0-6 on the season. With the win the Coyotes are now 5-2.

The Evangels controlled the tempo in the first half, holding the lead for the last 15 minutes of the half. MACU led by three going into the locker room at half time. There were three lead changes and two ties in the first half.

MACU was six for 13 from the field in the first half and five for five from the free throw line in the first half.

MACU led for the first 10 minutes of the second half. Their largest lead came at 14:23 when they led by nine.

With 7:59 left in the contest the coyotes took the lead for the first time in the second half. They were able to maintain the lead for the remainder of the game.

The Coyotes had 12 second chance points to the Evangels two. MACU turned over the ball 14 times with KWU only turning over the ball seven times.

Brandon Williams led the team with 15 points. Williams was four for four from the field, two for four from the arc and one for one from the free throw line.

As a team the Evangels shot 37 percent from the field, 21 percent from three-point range and 60 percent from the free throw line.

The Evangels will travel to Bethel College on December 1st. Tip off is set for 8 p.m.