Feb. 27, 2009

2.26.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- Although the game was tied at halftime, the Mid-America Christian University men's basketball team was unable to overcome Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Oklahoma Christian University, losing 72-58 at the Gaulke Activity Center on Thursday evening.

The game was close throughout the first half. With 9:32 to play before intermission the Eagles had the largest lead of the half, 20-11. The Evangels battled back outscoring OC 11-3 and tying the game 23-23 with 4:32 to play in the first half. Two more tie-ups occurred in the first 20 minutes and the second one came with 27 seconds to play in the half with a field goal made by Cameron Langster making the score 29-29 going into the locker room at the break.

OC took the lead in the second half, leading by 10 (58-48) with 8:30 to play in the game. The Eagles held the lead for the remainder of the game, winning by 14 (72-58).

The Evangels had the advantage on the boards, out rebounding OC 30-19. The Evangels had 21 turnovers compared to the Eagles who only had seven.

Derek Winston led the Evangels with 11 points on the night and Charlie Shorter followed with 10 points.

The Evangels will honor their seniors and close out the regular season on Saturday, February 28th against conference opponent Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.