Jan. 2, 2010

Oklahoma City, Okla.- Charlie Shorter led the Evangels past Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Wayland Baptist University on Saturday night at the Gaulke Activity Center. Shorter's 24 points help propel the Evangels to their 87-72 victory.

The Evangels (7-5, 3-1 SAC) trailed for the first nine minutes of play. However, once they took the lead they kept it for the remainder of the game.

The Pioneers (4-6, 0-5 SAC) scored eight unanswered points to start the game before the teams traded buckets. With 10:01 to play in the half John Shodipo hit a three-pointer to give Evangels their first lead of the night (20-18). They then went on a 6-0 run to extend their lead to 26-18. The Evangels largest lead of the half came at intermission when they had a 47-34 advantage.

The Evangels cruised past WBU in the second half leading buy as may as 26 points.

Brandon Williams was the only other Evangel scoring in double-digits adding 15 points and six rebounds.

MACU won the battle on the boards, out-rebounding the Pioneers 39-26. Cameron Langster led the team in rebounds with seven on the night.

John Shodipo had three steals while Josh Ball added three blocks.

WBU was led in scoring by Rishi Kakad with 22 points. The Pioneers shot 45 percent from the field, 48 percent from three-point range and 58 percent from the free throw line.

MACU shot 49 percent from the floor, 44 percent from behind the arc and 62 percent from the free throw line.

MACU is back in action at home on Monday as they take on SAC opponent Lubbock Christian University at 3 p.m.