Feb. 11, 2008
2.11.08 - ALVA, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels held on for the win against the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Lady Rangers in Sooner Athletic Conference play Monday, Feb 11. The Lady Evangels defeated the Lady Rangers 71-67.
"This was a good win for us," MACU Head Coach Josh Lind said. "It gives us momentum going into the rest of the week."
The Lady Evangels ended an eight game losing streak with the win over the Lady Rangers. The MACU bench outscored the NWOSU bench 14-2. The Lady Evangels shot 40% from the field, and outscored the Lady Rangers 21-12 from points beyond the three-point line.
MACU started the game on an 8-0 run, and held a 19-4 lead with eleven minutes left to go in the first half. The Lady Evangels had a steady lead throughout the first half, including a ten point lead with 1:14 remaining in the first half.
The Lady Rangers scored the four unanswered points to close the first half and cut the Lady Evangels lead, 34-28, going into the locker room at halftime.
MACU started the second half with a three-point basket, but NWOSU tied the game at 43 a piece with 13:41 remaining in the game, which started a ten minute stretch of nine ties and eight lead changes. Sophomore Shawna Patton broke the ninth tie of the game with a three-pointer at the 2:55 mark.
The Lady Rangers pulled within a single point with 1:06 remaining in the game, but Patton answered with another big three-point basket. NWOSU had the ball with under ten seconds remaining in the game, but MACU held the Lady Rangers, and held on for the win.
Patton finished the game with 27 points and seven rebounds. Senior Courtney Sorrels contributed 12 points and six rebounds, while Junior Treasure McCoy chipped in eight points and 10 rebounds.
The Lady Evangels improve to 5-19 on the season, and 2-19 in SAC play.
MACU will host the first round of the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I Central Region Tournament Wednesday, Feb 13. The Lady Evangels will battle Central Christian College at 5:30 p.m.
If you are interested in playing women's basketball for MACU or would like more information about the women's basketball program, contact Coach Josh Lind at 405-692-3136 or via email at jlind@macu.edu.
