Dec. 17, 2009

Durrant, Okla.- Cameron Lagerster was perfect on offense, leading the Evangels with 14 points on the night but it wasn't enough to get past NCAA DII host Southeastern Oklahoma State University, falling 82-78 at the Bloomer Sullivan Arena on Thursday evening.

Langster was 5-5 from the field, 1-1 from behind the arc and 3-3 from the free throw line. Brandon Williams added 13 points, followed by John Shodipo with 11 points and Charlie Shorter adding 10 points.

The Evangels (6-5, 2-1 SAC) came out strong, leading by seven with 14 minutes to play in the first half. But the Savage Storm (4-6) rallied in the first half gaining the lead, taking a 14 point advantage into intermission (42-28)

Southeastern poured on the points in the second half, leading by as many as 19 points. With 5:40 to play, MACU used a 17-6 run to regain the lead with two minutes minutes to play (76-75).

The Savage Storm prevailed, outscoring the Evangels 6-2 in the final minutes of play.

The Evangels will resume play at home in the New Year, taking on Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Wayland Baptist University on January 2nd at 8 p.m.