Nov. 21, 2009

11.20.09 - Sterling, Kan. - The Mid-America Christian University basketball program took on Sterling College on Friday evening at the Sterling Classic. The women were handed their first lost of the season, losing 73-56. The men grabbed their first road win of the year, sneaking by SC 71-68.

The loss drops the Lady Evangels to 3-1 on the season. With the win the men's team improves to 3-1 on the year.

Karina Trindade led the Lady Evangels in scoring and rebounds with her first double-double of the season. Trindade scored 15 points while adding 14 boards. Brittany Johnson was the only other player for MACU who scored in double figures, recording 10 points.

SC out rebounded the Lady Evangels 48-35. MACU shot 38 percent from the field and 47 percent from the free throw line.

On the men's side Darius Gregory led the team in scoring with 14 points. He also collected five boards. Cameron Langster added 11 points and John Shodipo had 10 points in the game.

The Evangels out rebounded SC 38-31. For the game, MACU shot 45 percent from the field and 65 percent from the free throw line.

The MACU men's and women's basketball team will take on Tabor College on Saturday, November 21st at the Sterling College Classic. Women are set to tip-off at 2 p.m. with the men's game to follow.