Feb. 10, 2010

2.9.10 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- Karina Trindade scored 20 points in Mid-America Christian University's 84-62 route over Central Christian College at the Gaulke Activity Center on Tuesday night. With the win, the Lady Evangels advance to the NCCAA Central Region semi finals.

MACU (13-12) out-rebounded the Lady Tigers (9-15) 37-22. Trindade was joined in double digit scoring by four other Lady Evangels. Egidija Busaite posted 14 points, Melissa Aguilar added 12 points, Charis Beasler and Brittany Johnson each contributed 11 points.

The score was knotted twice in the first half before the Lady Evangels used an 11-0 run to take a 10-point lead (28-18) with five minutes to play in the half. MACU ended the half with a 7-0 run giving them a 13-point advantage going into the break (35-22).

MACU opened the second half with a 9-1 run, giving MACU a 46-25 lead. The Lady Evangels didn't back down, dominating the second half.

The Lady Evangels shot 78 percent from the free throw line, 49 percent from the field and 36 percent from behind the arc.

The Lady Evangels takes the road on Thursday, traveling to Oklahoma Christian University with tip-off set for 6 p.m.