Jan. 9, 2009

1.8.09 - Alva, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University men's basketball team fell to Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Northwestern Oklahoma State University 75-59 on Thursday afternoon at Percefull Fieldhouse.

The loss drops the Evangels to 1-12 on the year with a 0-6 conference record. With the win the Rangers improve to 8-6 overall and 3-3 in conference play.

The Rangers came out strong leading throughout the first half. They led by 10 (36-26) at halftime with their largest lead of 12 points coming with 4:23 left in the half (32-20).

The Evangels shot 30 percent from the field and just 18 percent from behind the arc in the first half. They were 100 percent from the free throw line but one made it there four times in the first half.

The second half was much like the first. The Evangels were able to tie the score (45-45) with 12:41 remaining but the Rangers were able to regain the lead and did not loose for the rest of the game.

For the game the Evangels shot 37 percent from the field, 27 percent from the 3-point line and 58 percent from the free throw line. The Evangels were able to improve their shooting percentage from behind the arc in the second half to 43 percent.

Tyron Goldsmith led the Evangels with 14 points and six rebounds. Freshman Charlie Shorter had 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Evangels look to snap their loosing streak on Saturday when the go on the road to face conference opponent Oklahoma Christian University at 8 p.m.