Feb. 7, 2008
2.7.08 - CHICKASHA, OK.- The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels fell to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Sooner Athletic Conference action Thursday, Feb 7. The Lady Drovers edged the Lady Evangels 73-64.
"They made the shots down the stretch and we did not," MACU Head Coach Josh Lind said. "That was the difference in the game."
USAO out rebounded MACU 51-39, including 26 offensive rebounds and had 19 second chance points. The Lady Drovers shot 44% from the field in the second half, and forced 16 Lady Evangel turnovers. USAO made more free-throws than MACU attempted in a physical game.
The first half was nip and tuck. The Lady Drovers scored the opening bucket of the first half, but the Lady Evangels quickly gained the lead at the 15:18 mark. MACU lead the entire first half.
The Lady Evangels went on a 13-3 run with less than five minutes remaining in the first half, and stretched their lead 31-19. USAO scored as time expired in the first half, which capped off a 9-0 run to close the first half.
MACU still held the lead at halftime, 31-28.
The Lady Drovers started the second half on a 10-3 run, and pulled ahead of the Lady Evangels. USAO stretched its lead to eight points, but MACU went on a 9-2 run and regained the lead, 48-47, with 12:18 remaining in the game. USAO regained the lead on the ensuing possession and never trailed the rest of the game, holding off the Lady Evangels for the win.
Senior Courtney Sorrels had a good game with 17 points and four rebounds. Junior Treasure McCoy scored a team high 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Sophomore Paige White finished the game with nine points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
The Lady Evangels fall to 4-18 on the season, and 1-13 in SAC play.
MACU will play Southern Nazarene University on the road Saturday, Feb 9. Game time 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.
