March 1, 2009

2.28.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla. - Seniors Tyron Goldsmith and Derek Winston were among four Evangels who scored double figures on Saturday evening. However, the Evangels were unable to get past Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Northwestern Oklahoma State University on senior night, losing 78-75 at the Gaulke Activity Center.

Senior Tyron Goldsmith recorded his second double double of the season, scoring 17 points and adding 12 rebounds. Brandon Williams also had 17 points on the night. Senior Derek Winston had 13 points, six rebounds and two assists; Freshman Charlie Shorter contributed 16 points.

The Rangers also had four players in double digits; they were led by Termaine Snyder with 33 points and 10 rebounds.

Although the teams were evenly matched on the boards, the Evangels out rebounded the Rangers 36 to 35. Both teams had 13 offensive boards and MACU had 23 defensive rebounds compared to NWOSU who had 22 defensive boards.

The Evangels only turned over the ball nine times which is the second lowest turnover total they have had all year.

The two teams traded buckets in the first half with the game tied at half time 34-34.

The Rangers came out strong in the second half, out-scoring MACU 24-9 in the first 10 minutes of play.

The Evangels battled back going on a 24-11 run, bringing them within one point (70-69) with just under three minutes to play.

Although, the Evangels had chance to win, they were unable to get the important shots to fall in the final minutes of play, losing 78-75.

The Evangels finish the regular season 3-26 overall with a 2-20 conference record. With the win NWOSU improves to 20-10 on the year with a 15-7 record in the SAC.

The Evangels will travel to Lubbock Christian University on Monday, March 2nd to compete in the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament. Game time will be announced Sunday evening.