Jan. 3, 2009

1.3.08 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University (MACU) women's basketball team fell to Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) opponent, Lubbock Christian University (LCU) 75-71 on Saturday evening at the Gaulke Activity Center.

The loss drops the Lady Evangels to 5-7 overall and 0-4 in SAC play With the win LCU improves to 11-1 overall and 4-0 in the conference.

The game was tight for the first ten minutes of play with MACU scoring the first points of the game. With six minutes to play in the first half LCU started to give themselves some breathing room with a 10 point lead. The Lady Evangels continued to fight back and the Lady Chaparrals took a nine point lead into the locker room at half time.

MACU had 10 turnovers to LCU's seven in the first half. LCU shot 50 percent from the field and 81 percent from the free throw line in the first half. MACU shot 36 percent from the field, 60 percent from behind the arc and 71 percent from the free throw line in the first half.

The Lady Evangels battled back in the second half and had a chance for the win with less than a minute to play. MACU was down by two (71- 73) with under a minute to play. After MACU put up three consecutive shots that wouldn't fall, LCU regained position. It was then stolen back by MACU guard Karina Trinidade with 30 seconds on the clock. Trinidade was unaware of how much time was left and turned and shot from a foot behind the arc. The shot bounced off the rim and LCU regained control.

MACU was forced to foul and LCU was able to but the game away with two made free throws.

Tiphani Eaves led the team in scoring in the game with 15 points, 11 of them came in the second half. The Lady Evangels shot 44 percent from the field, 50 percent from the three point line and 76 percent from the free throw line for the game.

The Lady Evangels are back in action on Monday, January 5th at 6 p.m. when they host conference opponent Wayland Baptist University.