Feb. 19, 2010

2.18.10 - Bethany, Okla.- The Evangels were unable to get past Sooner Athletic Conference opponent no. 5 Southern Nazarene University, falling 98-76 on Thursday evening at the Sawyer Center.

MACU (13-14, 9-10) led for much of the first half. With 2:06 to play in the half, SNU (23-4, 18-1) took their first lead of the night, 39-38. The teams traded bucket for the remainder of the half with SNU coming out on top, taking a 48-46 lead into the locker room at the break.

The Crimson Storm scored back-to-back buckets to start the second half, helping build their momentum. SNU went on to out score the Evangels 21-7 over the next six and a half minutes to take a 74-55 lead with 11:07 to play.

SNU continued to dominate on offense and MACU was unable to chip away at the Crimson Storm's lead. SNU had five players scoring in double figures with AJ Thomas leading the way with 18 points.

Brandon Williams led MACU with 18 points. Charlie Shorter with 17 points and Darius Gregory scoring 12 points joined Williams in double figures.

MACU shot 45 percent from the field, 53 percent from the free throw line and 31 percent from behind the arc.

The Evangels are back in action at home Saturday, February 20th against USAO with an 8 p.m tip-off.