March 13, 2010

3.13.10 - Waxahachie, Texas- With the 99-83 win over Colorado Christian University on Friday evening, the Mid-America Christian University men's basketball team is set to play for the NCCAA Central Region Championship today at 2 p.m. against tournament host Southwestern Assemblies of God University.

Once again the Evangels were led in scoring by the sophomore duo in the semifinal match against CCU. Both players contributed there season high with Brandon Williams scoring 34 points while Charlie Shorter added 27 points.

The Evangels shot 71 percent from the field in the first half. Williams scored 26 of his 34 points before intermission. With 11:50 to play before the break Nathan Pratt drained a three-pointer to give the Evangels 24-21 lead. From there MACU never lost the lead.

The Cougars kept it close in the first half, trailing by eight points (54-46) at the break. However in the second half MACU build an 11-point lead in with 16:53 to play and CCU trailed by double-digits the rest of the way.

The Evangels finished shooting 60 percent from the field, 53 percent from behind the arc and 59 percent from the free throw line.

The Cougars were flawless from the free throw line in the second half, making all 11 of their attempts. For the game, they shot 92 percent from the line, 40 percent from three-point range and 42 percent from the field.

The Evangels (18-15) will take on the tournament host Southwestern Assemblies of God University for the NCCAA Central Region title today a 2 p.m.

Colorado Christian University ends their season 13-17 overall.