Feb. 12, 2010

2.11.10 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- The Lady Evangels snagged a crucial road victory over Sooner Athletic Conference opponent Oklahoma Christian University, winning 72-65 at the Eagles' Nest on Thursday evening.

Four MACU starters scored in double figures. The Lady Evangels (14-12, 6-11) were led by Karina Trindade, posting her seventh double-double of the season with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Nathalia Araujo was 3-3 from behind the arc, scoring 14 points while grabbing eight rebounds. Brittany Johnson and Michelle Hardimon each contributed 11 points.

OC (16-8, 9-7) was led by Lindsay McCowan and Kailan Decamp each scoring 15 points. Kaitly Morris added 11 points and Brittany Kennedy had 10 points.

Hardimon started the game off on the right foot, opening the first half with a three-pointer. MACU held the lead the entire first half. The Lady Evangels used a 7-0 run in the final minutes of the first to take a 10-point advantage (35-25) into the locker room at intermission.

OC opened the second half with a 15-5 run, knotting the score 40-40. The Lady Eagles never took the lead. MACU returned the favor with a 16-5 run, leading 56-45 with 7:46 to play.

With 2:28 left in the game the Lady Eagles cut MACU's lead to four points (61-57). The Lady Evangels held on to the lead with their last nine points coming off free throws.

The Lady Evangels shot an impressive 63 percent from three-point range, 48 percent from the field and 61 percent from the free throw line.

MACU will continue to play on the road, traveling to Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday, February 13th with tip-off set for 6 p.m.