Feb. 28, 2010

2.27.10 - Plainview, Texas- The Evangels completed a successful road trip and ended their regular season with a win over Wayland Baptist University. But it took a put back by Cameron Langster with .6 seconds on the clock to get the 61-60 win at the Hutcherson Center on Saturday afternoon.

George Haynes was perfect from the field, going 9 for 9. He scored a season-high 18 points and contributed his first double-double of the season, adding 10 rebounds to led the Evangels. Nathan Pratt also scored in double-digits, adding 15 points.

With 10 seconds remaining, WBU sophomore Bobby Watkins hit a basket in the paint to give the Pioneers the 60-59 advantage. But the Evangels spoiled homecoming for WBU when Langster grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back in with .6 seconds on the clock.

The Evangels led for much of the second half, but the Pioneers never let them hold a double-digit lead. WBU trailed 59-50 2:30 to play, a three-pointer by Josh Teague started a 10-0 run to give the Pioneers the 60-59 advantage.

The first half was a back and forth battle but the Evangels ended the half with a 10-3 run, giving them a 37-31 advantage at the break.

The Evangels edged out the Pioneers on the boards 35-30. MACU shot 51 percent from the field, 38 percent from three-point range and 64 percent from the line.

The Evangels (16-14, 12-10 SAC) advance to the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament, seeded seventh. The tournament is hosted by Southern Nazarene University and will begin on March 4th.

The Pioneers end their season 11-16 overall with a 7-15 SAC record.