Jan. 4, 2010

Oklahoma City, Okla. - Charlie Shorter led the Evangels with 22 points as they defeated Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Lubbock Christian University, 72-61 on Monday afternoon at the Gaulke Activity Center.

The win is bittersweet for the Evangels after losing to the Chaps in overtime twice last season.

The Evangels now 8-5 overall and 4-1 in conference are off to their best start in Sooner Athletic Conference play.

There were five ties in the first half of play with MACU taking a one point lead into the locker room at the half with a lay up by Bradley Cosby.

With just under 10 minutes to play in the second half MACU took control of the lead and kept it the rest of the way.

The only other Evangel scoring in double figures was Nathan Pratt, adding 11 points. Brandon Williams led the team in rebounds with 12 boards on the night.

MACU out rebounded the Chaps 38-26. The Evangels shot 50 percent from the floor, 62 percent from behind the arc and 57 percent from the free throw line.

The Chaps had three players scoring in double figures. They were led my Kenny Hewitt with 19 points followed by Douglas Williams with 14 and Tyler Kennedy added 11 points.

The Evangels take to the road on Thursday, January 7th when they play at John Brown University. Tip off is set for 8 p.m.