Jan. 22, 2010

1.22.10 - Oklahoma City, Okla. - Despite forcing 22 turnovers on Oklahoma Baptist University and four players scoring in double figures, the Evangels were unable to get past the fourth ranked Bison, falling 97-81 at the Gaulke Activity Center on Thursday evening.

With 3:10 left in the game John Shodipo knocked down a pair of free throws to cut OBU's lead to 84-79. However, that's as close as the Evangels would get to the lead. OBU held the Evangels to just one basket in the final three minutes of play, outscoring MACU 13-2 to end the game.

The Evangels (10-8, 6-4 SAC) forced OBU (18-0, 10-0 SAC) into 22 turnovers on the night. The Bison won the battle on the boards, edging out the Evangels 34-32.

Brandon Williams led MACU in scoring with 18 points. Joining Williams in double figures were Shodipo with 13 points, Charlie Shorter with 11 points and Cameron Langster added 10 points. The Evangels shot 57 percent from the free throw line, 41 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the arc.

All five of OBU's starters scored in double figures with senior Nate Brumfield leading the way with 29 points. The Bison shot 81 percent from the field in the second half and finished shooting 70 percent. They were 3 for 3 from behind the arc in the second half, shooting 75 percent for the game. They shot 53 percent from the free throw line.

MACU will continue SAC play at home on Saturday, January 23rd at 3 p.m. when they play host to St. Gregory's University. The MACU basketball program will unveil the Team of the Decade while recognizing many other athletes who contributed to the program at halftime of the men's and women's games.