Feb. 13, 2009

2.12.09 - Shawnee, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University men's basketball team was unable to get past Oklahoma Baptist University on Thursday evening; losing by a final score of 104-62 at Noble Complex.

The Bison, currently ranked number four in the NAIA poll, came out strong from the tip-off. They had five players in double figures and as a team they shot 80 percent from the free throw line and 60 percent from the field.

The Bison never trailed in the game and took advantage of the Evangels 21 turnovers by turning them into 29 points.

The Bison led by 11 at the break after MACU's Thiago Lucas hit a three-point shot at the buzzer making it 47-36.

The Bison cruised through the second half using multiple runs to extend their lead.Brandon Williams led the Evangels with 15 points on the night and Tyron Goldsmith was just a bucket behind him scoring 13 points.

The Evangels will travel to Saint Gregory's University on Saturday, February 14th, Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.