Feb. 13, 2008
2.13.08 - OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels advanced to the semi-finals of the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I Central Region Tournament Wednesday, Feb 13. The Lady Evangels defeated the Central Christian College Lady Tigers, 68-62.
"It was nice to get our second win in a row and gain some momentum for the rest of the week," MACU Head Coach Josh Lind said. "We have a tough game in the semi-final against Mid-America Nazarene and we are going to have to be ready for them."
MACU used a strong second half performance to come away with the victory. The Lady Evangels shot 46% in the second half, and held CCC to just 14% shooting from behind the three-point line for the game. MACU outscored the Lady Tigers, 15-6, from the three-point stripe.
The first half was back and forth, and consisted of four ties and two lead changes. The Lady Tigers took the lead early. MACU lead throughout most of the first half, but CCC took the lead, 23-22, with 5:47 remaining in the first half.
The Lady Tigers held onto the lead for the remaining of the first half, and went into the locker room at halftime ahead of MACU, 32-27.
The Lady Tigers held their largest lead of the game, 40-31, with under seventeen minutes left to go in the game. MACU responded going on a 14-6 run, and took its first lead of the second half at the 11:27 mark.
CCC regained its lead, but the Lady Evangels took the lead for good with seven minutes left to go in the game. The Lady Tigers cut the lead, 61-60, at the 1:54 mark, but MACU scored on the ensuing possession and held on for the win.
Freshman April Hale had a big game off the bench, scoring 12 and grabbing seven rebounds. Sophomore Shawna Patton contributed 14 points and six rebounds, while Sophomore Paige White chipped in 12 points. Junior Treasure McCoy had 10 points and six rebounds.
The Lady Evangels improve to 6-19 on the season, and remain 2-12 in the conference.
MACU will host St. Gregory's University Thursday, Feb 14 in Sooner Athletic Conference play. Tip-off is set for 6:00 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.
