March 5, 2008
3.5.08 - EDMOND, Okla. - Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangel senior, Courtney Sorrels, broke the record for most free-throws made in a career against the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Lady Drovers in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 5. The Lady Evangels fell to the Lady Drovers, 67-61, in their final game of the year.
Sorrels finished her career with 461 made free-throws, breaking the previous mark by eight made free-throws.
"I thought we played well tonight and all year," MACU Head Coach Josh Lind said. "We finished higher than anticipated and I am proud of what this team accomplished."
The Lady Drovers out rebounded the Lady Evangels, 41-34, including 14 USAO offensive rebounds that lead to 13 second chance points. MACU shot 81% from the free-throw stripe, including a 19-20 effort from Sorrels. The USAO bench outscored the MACU bench, 16-5, on the night.
The Lady Evangels jumped on the Lady Drovers early, going on a 7-2 run to start the first half. USAO took the lead, 20-17, with 4:36 remaining in the first half. The Lady Evangels rallied by going on a 6-0 run and regained the lead, 23-20.
The Lady Drovers regained the lead again, 26-23, at the 2:46 mark in the first half. MACU scored six of the next ten points to close the first half.
The Lady Evangels went into the locker room at halftime down, 30-29.
Freshman Melissa Aguilar opened the second half with a three-point basket, which gave the Lady Evangels a two-point lead. The remaining of the second half was back and forth, with both teams holding leads. USAO regained the lead, 38-36, with fifteen minutes left to go in the game, but MACU snatched the lead back moments later.
The Lady Evangels held on to the lead until the 9:30 mark, when the Lady Drovers took a 50-48 lead. MACU regained the lead three minutes later. USAO took its final lead of the game, 56-55, with 4:32 left in the game. The Lady Evangels cut the Lady Drovers lead to a single possession with forty-eight second remaining in the game, but USAO held on for the win.
Sorrels scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the last game of her career. Sophomore Shawna Patton contributed 12 points and five rebounds. Junior Treasure McCoy chipped in nine points and nine rebounds.
MACU finished the season 8-25 overall, and 4-19 in SAC play.
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.
