Jan. 29, 2009

1.29.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team fell short on Thursday evening when they were defeated by Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Southern Nazarene University 75-55 at the Gaulke Activity Center.

Despite 18 points by sophomore Tiphani Eaves and 11 rebounds by senior Treasure McCoy, the Lady Evangels were unable to stop the Crimson Storm. Turnovers were the thorn in the Lady Evangels side committing 26 compared to SNU's 16.

The Lady Evangels held their own in the first half, matching SNU point for point. With less than four minutes to play the Crimson Storm gave themselves a cushion going into the break, outscoring MACU 11-2; giving them a nine point lead at half time (34-25).

The second half looked much like the last four minutes of the first half. SNU took control going on a 14-5 run (48-36) in the first six minutes of play. The Lady Evangels were unable to bounce back from the deficit loosing by a final score of 75-55.

SNU wins their eighth straight conference game with an overall record of 17-3 and 10-2 in the SAC. The Lady Evangels drop to 7-13 overall with a 2-10 conference record.

The Lady Evangels will travel to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma on Saturday, January 31st; tip-off is set for 6 p.m.