Feb. 6, 2009

2.6.09 - Plainview,TX- Although they led by two (30-28) at intermission, the Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team was unable to get past Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Wayland Baptist University, losing by a final score of 72-51, on Thursday night at the Hutcherson Center.

The Flying Queens improved their shooting percentage in the second half to 53 percent after a 25 percent performance in the first period.

The Lady Evangels were plagued by turnovers committing 33 compared to WBU with 19. WBU also had 17 steals and the Lady Evangels had five.

Both teams had 41 rebounds on the night. Karina Trindade led MACU with 11 boards.Tiphani Eaves led the Lady Evangels in with 11 points and a block.

The loss drops the Lady Evangels to 7-15 overall and 2-12 in conference play. The WBU women improved their record to 15-7 overall and 9-5 in the SAC.

The Lady Evangels are back in action on Saturday, February 7th at Lubbock Christian University. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.