Lawrence, Kan. -- John Shodipo powered the Mid-America Christian Evangels to their third straight win with 21 points and nine rebounds in an 84-72 victory over the Haskell Indian Nations Indians in a non-conference battle Saturday afternoon (Dec. 11) in Lawrence, Kan.  The win moves the Evangels above the .500 mark at 5-4 overall for the season. 

MACU shot a blazing 58.3 percent (36-of-69) from the field in the first half to pull out to a 46-34 lead at the break. 

The Evangels then kept the Indians at arms length in the second half and went on to the 12 point win.

Shodipo's 21 point total came on 8-of-12 shooting from the floor. 

Brandon Williams scored 18 for the Evangels along with a team-high five assists and five rebounds.

George Haynes and Darius Gregory chipped in with 10 points each.

Trey Osborne paced the Indians (4-10) with a game-high 23 points and also tied for team-high honors with seven boards.  Marcellous Hill added 16 points for HINU. 

The Evangels out-rebounded the Indians 33-32 overall and forced 22 turnovers. 

MACU will next host Hastings College next Saturday afternoon (Dec. 18) at 2 p.m.  The game has been moved to the campus of Southwestern Christian College in Bethany, Okla. to accommodate graduation ceremonies at the Gaulke Activity Center.