Dec. 1, 2009

11.30.09 - Huntsville, Texas- The Mid-America Christian University men's basketball team fell to NCAA Division I opponent Sam Houston State University 87-55 on Monday night at Johnson Coliseum.

MACU (4-3) was led in scoring by Charlie Shorter with 12 points. Fellow sophomore Brandon Williams who pick up 11 points followed him. They were the only two Evangels scoring in double figures.

Sam Houston (5-2) out-rebounded MACU 55-27 with junior Gilberto Clavell pulling down 12 rebounds and senior Preston Brown grabbing 11 boards. The Bearkats out-scored the Evagels 32-18 in the paint.

Sam Houston never trailed, building a 49-29 halftime lead and leading by as many as 39 points, 83-44 with 5:39 to play.

The Evangels will embark on Sooner Athletic Conference play this Thursday when they travel to St. Gregory's University. Tip-off set for 8 p.m.