Jan. 14, 2010

1.14.09 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- Led by Karina Trindade with 20 points and six rebounds, the Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team got a 88-75 win over Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Thursday evening at the Gaulke Activity Center.

The win snaps a six game losing streak, giving the Lady Evangels a 9-7 overall record while improving to 2-6 in the SAC. With the loss NWOSU is 9-8 overall and 3-6 in the conference standings.

Brittany Johnson was the only other Lady Evangel scoring in double-digits, adding 17 points and three steals.

The score was knotted four times in the first eight minutes of play. A field goal by Julisa Mitchell with 11:43 to play in the first sparked a 24-6 run by MACU.

The Lady Evangels continued to dominate the first half taking a 47-30 advantage into the locker room at the half.

After intermission, the Lady Evangel kept a comfortable lead with the Lady Rangers trailing by at least 10 points the entire half.

The Lady Evangels forced 37 turnovers in the game while adding 18 steals. Junior Melissa Aguilar led the team in steals with seven on the night.

Autumn Klugh led NWOSU in scoring with 18 points and added four steal. The Lady Rangers won the battle on the boards, out-rebounding MACU 47-30.

The Lady Evangels are back at home this Saturday, facing SAC opponent Oklahoma Christian University at 6 p.m.