Feb. 21, 2009

2.21.09 - Siloam Springs, Ark.- Freshman Charlie Shorter had a career high 32 points on Saturday afternoon but it wasn't enough for the win. The Mid-America Christian University men's basketball team fell to Sooner Athletic Conference opponent John Brown University 100-84 at the Murray Sells Arena.

MACU had other three scorers in double figures, Brandon Williams had 14 points and two steals, senior Tyron Goldsmith had 12 points and Derek Winston added 11 points.

MACU struggled defensively getting out-rebounded by the Golden Eagles 42-21. JBU had 15 offensive and 27 defensive boards compared to MACU who had eight offensive and 13 defensive boards.

The Evangels shot 80 percent from the free throw line, 48 percent from the field and 34 percent from behind the arc.

"Charlie Shorter had a great game with 32 points," men's basketball coach Willie Holley said. "Our defense didn't execute well; we got out-rebounded and out-hustled."

MACU will host Oklahoma Christian University on Thursday, February 26th at 8 p.m.