Dec. 2, 2008

1.1.08 - Lindsborg, Kan. - With five players scoring in double figures, the Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team topped Bethany College in overtime 96-88 at Hahn Gymnasium.

The win gives the Lady Evangels a 4-3 overall record. With the loss the Swedes fall to 4-3 on the year.

The Swedes led by five at halftime with a score of 39-34. The Lady Evangels could not get on track offensively in the first half shooting 33 percent from the field and 41 percent from the free throw line. They were three for six from behind the arc.

Tiphani Eaves and Karina Trindade provided the offensive spark for MACU. Trinadae hitting three 3-pointers in the first half, the Sao Palo, Brazil native finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Eaves led the team in scoring with 23 points. She also had six rebounds and two steals.

MACU led by three with under a minute to play when Bethany drained a three to tie the game and send it into overtime. MACU dominated the over time, winning 96-88.

For the game, Lady Evangels shot 42 percent from the field, 53 percent from the free throw line and 30 percent from behind the arc.

MACU scored 22 points off of turnovers by the Swedes. MACU had 45 defensive stops in the game.

The Lady Evangels will be back in action on Thursday when they travel to Arkansas Tech in Russellville, Arkansas.