March 12, 2009

3.12.09 - Winona Lake, IN- Mid-America Christian University held off Nyack College to pull off the first round upset in the NCCAA Women's Division I Tournament 71-55 on Thursday.Junior forward Karina Trindade led the way for the Lady Evangels with 14 points and 12 rebounds and Senior center Danein Wells pitched in 13 points of her own in the victory.

Mid-America Christian held a 29-23 halftime lead and extended it to as much as 20 points in the 2nd half cruising to a victory never trailing in the entire game, only being tied once. 15 offensive rebounds and plenty of free throw opportunities helped the Lady Evangels overcome their 39% FG for the game. Good defense from MACU forced 19 Nyack turnovers and held the Lady Warriors to just 37% from the field and 26% from behind the arc.

Nyack was led by Sophomore forward Victoria Sweet who had a game-high 17 points and 11 rebounds but fouled out with 3 minutes to go in the game. Jasmine Minter pitched in 11 points of her own to go along with her 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Khamari Tellis added 11 points and 7 rebounds.