Dec. 5, 2009

12.5.08 - Shawnee, Okla.- Although junior Brittany Johnson scored a season high 21 points, the Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team was unable to get past No.4 Oklahoma Baptist University, falling 80-58 on Saturday afternoon at Noble Complex.

The loss drops the Lady Evangels to 8-2 overall with a 1-1 Sooner Athletic Conference record. The Lady Bison remain unbeaten in conference (2-0) with a 6-1 overall record.

Karina Trindade was the only other Lady Evangel scoring in double figures, contributing 10 points.

OBU had four scorers in double figures. Taujhnae Travis led the team in scoring with 13 points followed by Ashley Harrell with 11 points. Vedrana Milakovic and Val Siemens each added 10 points.

The Lady Evangels were plagued with turnovers, committing 22 on the day. OBU out rebounded the Lady Evangels 43-21.

MACU shot 40 percent from the field, 35 percent from behind the arc and 57 percent from the free throw line.

The Lady Evangels will take on Oklahoma City University Saturday, December 12th at 6 p.m.