Jan. 4, 2010
Oklahoma City , Okla. - Although they had an opportunity to tie the game with 30 seconds to play, the Lady Evangels could not get past Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Lubbock Christian University. The Lady Chaps held off Mid-America Christian University winning, 80-76 on Monday afternoon at the Gaulke Activity Center .
With just under nine minutes to play in the game, MACU (8-5, 1-4 SAC) was down by 15 points (69-54). Sophomore Brittany Prandy sparked the offense hitting a three point shot. The Lady Evangels then went on an 8-2 run to bring them within four points (67-71).
The teams traded buckets for the last five minutes with LCU never giving up the lead. With 30 seconds to play Trindade knocked down both of her crucial free throws making it a two point game (76-78). LCU turned over the ball giving the Lady Evangels a chance to tie the game.
MACU drove to the basket but they were unable to make the shot, forcing them to foul. LCU junior Severyn Smith drained both of her free throws, securing the Lady Chaps victory. The win makes LCU an 8-4 overall record and 3-3 conference.
"We knew Lubbock Christian was a very good basketball team and we felt like we could do some thing to give ourselves an opportunity to win the game, but we didn't capitalize on them," head women's basketball coach Markus Crandall said. "Our team played hard and at times looked really good. We just have some small things that we can improve on as a basketball team that will help us in the close ball games."
MACU out rebounded the Lady Chaps 33-26. Both teams committed 12 turnovers.
Shamika Singleton led LCU in scoring with 18 points. Three other Lady Chaps scored in double digits, Ashley Coggins added 14 points, Brittany Hampton scored 13 points and Severyn Smith finished with 10 points.
Brittany Johnson led the Lady Evangels in scoring for the second game in a row, scoring 25 points while adding seven rebounds. Karina Trindade contributed her second double-double of the season with 18 points while adding 11 rebounds.
The Lady Evangels take the road for the first time in 2010 when they travel to John Brown University on Thursday, January 7th. Tip off is set for 6 p.m.
