Jan. 10, 2009

1.10.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- Despite sophomore April Hale shooting five for five from behind the arc, the Lady Evangels were unable to get past Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Oklahoma Christian University on Thursday night at the Eagles Nest.

Within the fist eight minutes of play the Lady Eagles jumped out to a ten-point advantage (14-4). With 9:12 to play in the first half the Lady Evangels cut OC's lead to four by scoring six unanswered points(14-10). Hale cut the lead to three with a three-pointer with 4:42 to play in the half (26-23). A defensive stop by the Lady Evangels gave Hale the ball again scoring her third field goal from behind the arc, evening the score to 26 all. The score remained 26 all going into the locker room at half time.

The Lady Evangels shot 36 percent from the field and behind the arc. They also shot 66 percent from the free throw line in the first half.

The lead went back and forth during the first five minutes of the second half, with four lead changes occurring. With the game tied at 36-36 OC started to take control of the game. They took the lead with 13 minutes to play and kept it for the remainder of the game. With 7:57 to play MACU trail by five points (51-46) but the Lady Eagles did not let the Lady Evangels get any closer to the lead, winning by 10 points (70-60).

April Hale led the Lady Evangels with 22 points and four rebounds. MACU ended the game shooting 35 percent from the field, 39 percent from behind the arc and 52 percent from the free throw line.

The Lady Evangels will return to action on Thursday, January 15th when they host conference opponent John Brown University at 6 p.m.