Jan. 8, 2010

1.8.10 - Siloam Springs, Ark.- The Mid-America Christian University women's basketball team shot 30 percent from the floor in their 75-45 loss to Sooner Athletic Conference opponent John Brown University on Thursday evening at the Murray Sells Arena.

The loss marks the fifth straight for the Lady Evangels, now 8-6 overall with a 1-5 SAC record. With the win, JBU improves to 7-8 overall and 3-4 in the conference.

Although, JBU led for most of the first half the Lady Evangels kept it close trailing by two (13-11) at the 12:31 mark. However, turnovers plagued MACU, committing 15 in the first half while JBU only had five.For the game MACU had 30 turnovers, leading to 30 points for the Lady Golden Eagels.

JBU took control of the game, slowly building their lead. They ended the half with a 14-2 run, giving them a 41-22 advantage at the break.

The Lady Evangels did not fair much better in the second half. Although they were successful from the line, shooting 78 percent, MACU was unable to find a rhythm on floor, shooting 30 percent from the field and 11 percent from behind the arc.

The Lady Evangels won the battle on the boards with 40-34 but only had 11 second chance points.

Julisa Mitchell led the Lady Evangels in scoring with nine points on the night; followed by Jamie Floyd with seven points.

MACU will try to get back in the win column at home on Saturday when they face SAC opponent Rogers State University at 6 p.m.