Feb. 13, 2009

2.13.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University women's basketball cruised past Central Baptist College (73-54) and into the second round of the NCCAA regional tournament on Friday evening at the Gaulke Activity Center.

Karina Trindade had 14 points, Blanca Casale had a season high 13 points off the bench and April Hale had 13 points propelling the Lady Evangels past CBC.

With 10 minutes to play in the first half the Lady Evangels took the lead and never looked back. MACU took over with a 15-4 run where Tiphani Eaves hit back to back three-pointer. The Lady Evangels led by nine at half time (31-22) after Karina Trindade hit a three with under 10 seconds in the half.

The Lady Evangels held a double digit lead for the entire second half but used a 10-2 run to seal the game with just under seven minutes to play (53-34).

The Lady Evangels had a season low eight turnovers compared to CBC who had 28 turnovers. MACU scored 24 points off of CBC turnovers.

With the win the Lady Evangels advance to the second round of the NCCAA regional tournament where they will play Oklahoma Wesleyan University on a date that has yet to be determined.

The Lady Evangels will travel to Sooner Athletic Conference opponent, Saint Gregory's University on Saturday, February 14th; tip-off is set for 6 p.m.