Dec. 2, 2008

12.1.08 - Lindsborg, Kan. - The Mid-America Christian University men's basketball team snapped an eight game losing streak, downing Bethany College 79-61 on Monday night at Hahn Gymnasium.

The win marks the first of the season for the Evangels and puts Head Men's Basketball Coach Willie Holley one win away from 700 career wims.

The Evangels led by six going into the locker room at half with a score of 42-36.

The Evangels shot 42 percent from the field, 45 percent from the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line.

Senior Tyron Goldsmith led the Evangels with 22 points, five assists and five rebounds. Freshman Charlie Shorter had 14 points, three assists and four rebounds. Brandon Williams had six of the Evangels 12 steals in the game and scored 10 points.

The Evangels will open their conference schedule on Saturday December 6th at 8 p.m. when they travel to Southern Nazarene University.