Feb. 15, 2009

2.14.09 - Shawnee, Okla.- Charlie Shorter, Tyron Goldsmith and Derek Winston combined for 46 points; leading the Mid-America Christian University men's basketball team to victory over Saint Gregorys University by a final score of 68-62 on Saturday evening.

Tyron Goldsmith got his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 boards. Charlie Shorter led the team in scoring with 18 points and Derek Wintson had 13 points; both were one field goal away from tying their season best.

Although the Cavs were within reach of the lead several times throughout the game, MACU never trailed.

With fewer than ten minutes to play in the first half the Evangels out-scored SGU 14-9 giving them a 12-point lead (35-23) going into the break.

With less than 15 minutes to play in the game the Cavs go on a 10-0 run leaving MACU with a one point lead (46-45). The Evangels return the favor with a run of their own, outscoring SGU 16-2 (61-48) with under six minutes to play.

The Evangels let the Cavaliers back in the game with a 14- 3 run putting SGU down by two (64-62) with 1:15 to play. SGU was forced to foul; Winston hit two sets of free throws to seal the game.

The Evangels Out rebounded the Cavs 43-34.

Evangels will travel to Oklahoma City University on Monday, February 16th at 8 p.m.