Feb. 19, 2009

2.18.09 - Bartlesville, Okla- With four out of the five starters in double figures, the Lady Evangels defeated Oklahoma Wesleyan University 67-57 on Wednesday evening. With the win the Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team advance to the NCCAA Regional final where they will face Colorado Christian University at a date to be determined.

The four players in double figures accounted for 50 of the teams 67 points on the night. Tiphani Eaves and Karina Trindade each had 13 points to lead the Lady Evangels. Trindade added 10 boards, making it her fourth double double of the season. Melissa Aguilar and April Hale each had 12 points. Aguilar also had three steals.

The Lady Evangels dominated the boards, out rebounding the OWU 52 to 39. MACU had 20 offensive and 32 defensive rebounds.

The Lady Evangels continue their grueling schedule on Thursday, February 19th when Rogers State University comes to the Gaulke Activity Center at 6 p.m.