Jan. 24, 2010

1.24.10 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- Led by Brandon Williams with 18 points, the Mid-America Christian University men's basketball defeated Sooner Athletic Conference opponent St. Gregory's University 90-76 on Saturday afternoon at the Gaulke Activity Center.

MACU swept the SAC series with the Cavaliers, improving to 11-8 on the year with a 7-4 conference record. The Cavaliers fall to 7-12 overall and 2-9 in the SAC.

MACU took an early lead, out-scoring the Cavs 24-9 in the first 10 minutes. They continued to pour on the points, leading by 17 (32-15) with 6:35 to play. The Cavaliers cut the Evangels lead to seven (34-27) with one minute remaining before intermission. MACU went on a 4-0 run to take an 11-point advantage into the locker room at the half. The Evangels forced 19 turnovers on the Cavaliers in the first half.

The Evangels held a double-digit lead for most of the second half. A made free throw by Patrick Bryan brought the SGU within nine but that was as close as they would get to the lead.

MACU edged out the Cavaliers on the boards, 35-32. Three Evangels joined Williams, scoring in double-digits. Charlie Shorter added 13 points, John Shodipo finished with 12 points and Cameron Langster rounded out the group with 11 points on the day.

The Evangels will travel to University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma on Thursday, January, 28th at 8 p.m.