Feb. 23, 2008
2.23.08 - PLAINVIEW, Texas - The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels fought off the Wayland Baptist University Flying Queens in Sooner Athletic Conference play Saturday, Feb 23. The Lady Evangels defeated the Flying Queens, 84-80.
"We played well in a hostile environment," MACU Head Coach Josh Lind said. "We made big plays and stop WBU down the stretch."
The Lady Evangels shot 48% from the field for the game, and 56% from the field in the second half. MACU shot the ball well from the outside, shooting 60% from the three-point line. MACU made more free-throws than WBU attempted, and shot 77% from the free-throw stripe. The Lady Evangels out-rebounded the Flying Queens, 42-33.
The first half was back and forth, and included thirteen lead changes. The Lady Evangels scored the first basket of the game, but the Flying Queens scored seven of the next nine points and took a 7-4 lead with 17:05 remaining in the first half. MACU responded and regained the lead, 11-10.
WBU held a one point lead at the 9:43 mark, but the Lady Evangels went on a 14-3 run and took a 34-26 lead with three minutes left in the first half. WBU responded and closed the first half on an 11-2 run, taking a 37-36 halftime lead.
The second half consisted of thirteen lead changes, with the first lead change coming when MACU grabbed a 40-39 lead at the 19:12 mark. The next ten minutes were relentless, and consisted of seven ties and twelve lead changes.
MACU gained the lead for good at the 8:05 mark at 64-62, when Freshman April Hale nailed a jumper from the free-throw line. Hale jump started an 11-4 run, which gave the Lady Evangels a 73-66 lead with five minutes remaining in the game. WBU cut the lead, 77-76, with two minutes left in the game, but MACU scored the next five points and held on for the win.
Hale finished the game with a double-double, scoring 22 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Junior Treasure McCoy had a good game with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Senior Courtney Sorrels contributed 22 points and six steals.
The Lady Evangels improve to 8-22 on the season, and 4-16 in SAC play.
MACU will play its last road game of the regular season against Oklahoma Christian University Thursday, Feb 28. Game time is slated 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.
