Jan. 14, 2010

1.14.10 - Oklahoma City, Okla. - Brandon Williams led the team in scoring with 17 points and the Evangels survived a late surge of scoring from Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Northwestern Oklahoma State University, winning 79-71 at the Gaulke Activity Center on Thursday night.

MACU led by as many as 19 points in the second half but the Rangers battled back with a late run bring them within two points of the Evangels with a minute to play. The Evangels played good defense in the last minute of the game, forcing two turnovers while shooting 4-6 from the free throw line. Corey Raney put away two of those crucial free throws with 47 second in the game, giving MACU a four point cushion (75-71).

Both teams managed 34 rebounds in the game. Charlie Shorter had 10 rebounds which led the team and added 15 points. It's his first double-double of the season.

Two other Evangels scored in double digits; Josh Ball added 13 points while Cameron Langster had 11 points.

MACU shot 68 percent from the free throw line and 48 percent from the field. The Evangels struggled from behind the arc, shooting 23 percent.

MACU will continue conference play on Saturday when they host Oklahoma Christian University at 8 p.m.