Jan. 15, 2009

1.15.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla- There was 11 lead changes throughout the Lady Evangels match up with John Brown University on Thursday night. The Lady Golden Eagles were able to dominate the last five minutes of the game giving them a 68-56 victory over the Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team.

The Lady Evangels battled back and forth with JBU throughout the first half, with the largest lead coming in the sixth minute of play when MACU led by five (13-8). There were six lead changes in the first half. Lady Golden Eagles point guard Chelsea Garrison knocked down a 3-pointer giving JBU the lead (33-30) going into the locker room at half.

The Lady Evangels fell behind by ten (57-47) with 5:24 to play. For the remaining five minutes the Lady Evangels were only able to cut the lead to nine. JBU won the game by 12 with a final score of 68-56.

The Lady Golden Eagles dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Lady Evangels 44-22. JBU had 22 turnovers to Mid-America's 19.

MACU shot 34 percent from the field, 33 percent from behind the arc and 58 free throw line.

Michelle Hardiman led the Lady Evangels in scoring with 12 points. Karina Trinidade had nine rebounds and three steals.

The loss drops the Lady Evangels to 6-10 overall and 1-7 in Sooner Athletic Conference play. With the victory JBU moves to 10-7 overall and 4-5 in theconference.

The Lady Evangels will travel to Rogers State University on Saturday, January 17th, tip off is set for 6 p.m.