Feb. 7, 2009

2.7.09 - Lubbock, TX- The Mid-America Christian University Women's Basketball team fell to number 10 ranked Lubbock Christian University 70-57 on Saturday afternoon at Rip Griffin Center.

MACU scored the first points of the game but that was the last lead they held in the contest. Both teams shot poorly in the first half with the Lady Evangels shooting 17.9 percent and LCU shooting 34 percent. MACU trailed to their Sooner Athletic Conference opponent 27-20 at the break.

The Lady Chaps started the second half with a 19-7 run (46-27). MACU chipped away at the Lady Chaps lead but were never able to move within nine points.

Tiphani Eaves led the Lady Evangels in scoring with 13 points. Treasure McCoy led the team in rebounds with 11 boards on the night. The Lady Evangels shot 78 percent the free throw line, 31 percent from behind the arc and 30 percent from the field.

The Lady Evangels will travel to Oklahoma Baptist University on Thursday, February 12th at 6 p.m.