Feb. 14, 2009

2.14.09 - Shawnee, Okla.- Playing their third game in three days, the Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team defeated Saint Gregory's 69-61 on the road Saturday evening.

MACU had three players in double digits tonight. Tiphani Eaves led the Lady Evangels in scoring with 17 points. April Hale recorded her first double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Karina Trindade had 13 points and two steals.

SGU held the lead for the first nine minutes of play but the Lady Evangels held the lead for most of last 11 minutes of the half. The score was tied four times throughout the first half but MACU led by seven points (31-24) going into the break.

Although the score was tied five more times in the last 20 minutes of play SGU's largest lead was one point. The Lady Evangels controlled the momentum of the game.With just under three minutes to play SGU's Lacey Craig hit two free throw to tie the game. Michelle Hardiman answered with a quick three-pointer to put the Lady Evangels back in the lead. The Lady Evangels went on an 11-2 run to end the game, winning 69-61. Nine of the 11 points were three pointers, one from Hardiman and back to back threes from Trindade.

MACU out-rebounded the Lady Cavaliers on defense 27-18.

The Lady Evangels get one day of rest before they travel to Oklahoma City University on Monday, February 16th at 6p.m.