Feb. 20, 2009

2.19.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- The Mid-America Christian University men's basketball team fell to Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Rogers State University 82-67 on Thursday evening at the Gaulke Activity Center.

Although MACU had three players in double figures, they were unable to overcome the number one team in the nation, RSU. MACU Senior Tyron Goldsmith led the team in scoring with 14 points. Corey Raney added 12 points and Charlie Shorter had 11 on the night.Although RSU led for the largest part of the half, the score was close throughout the first 20 minutes of play with the Evangels trailing by five at halftime.

With just under ten minutes to play in the half the Hillcats went on a 20-4 run to give them a 21 point lead (80-58) with under four minutes to play. The Evangels were able to cut RSU's lead to 15, losing by a score of 82-67.

The Hillcats out-rebounded MACU 33-26 with 11 offensive and 22 defensive boards.The Evangels shot 76 percent from the free throw line, 43 percent from the field and 31 percent from behind the arc.

MACU will travel to Siloam Springs, Arkansas on Saturday, February 21st to take on Conference opponent John Brown University. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.