Feb. 21, 2010

2.20.10 - Oklahoma City, Okla.- Five Evangels scored in double-digits on Saturday night, helping propel Mid-America Christian University to a 93-72 route over Sooner Athletic Conference opponent University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma on at the Gaulke Activity Center.

Brandon Williams led the way for the Evangels (14-14, 10-10 SAC) with 14 points. Charlie Shorter added 12 points and three steals. Senior Dyre Ross contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds. Van Craven tied his best scoring performance on the season with 11 points. Cameron Langster rounded out the high scorers, adding 10 points.

Thomas Peters and Fred Savoie led the Drovers (5-19, 3-16 SAC) in scoring, each adding 14 points.

The Evangels took their first double-digit lead of the game (29-19) with a field goal by Bradley Cosby with 9:27 to go in the first half. MACU dominated the final 9:27, out-scoring USAO 21-9, taking a 50-30 lead into the locker room at the break.

Charlie Shorter opened the second half with a three-pointer and the Evangels never looked back. MACU led by as many as 36 in the second half.

The Evangels shot 92 percent from the free throw line, going five for five in the second half. They shot 47 percent from the field and 35 percent from behind the arc.

Junior George Haynes was three for three from the field with seven rebounds.

The Evangels won the battle on the boards, grabbing 48 rebounds compared to the Drovers who had 32.

MACU had 13 steals on the night while forcing 18 turnovers on the Drovers .

The Evangels honored three seniors in their final home game: Corey Raney, Josh Ball and Dyre Ross.

MACU will travel to Lubbock Christian University on Thursday, February 25th at 8 p.m.