Bethany, Okla. -- The Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels improved to 7-1 for the first time since the 2009-10 season with a 93-43 thrashing of the Ecclesia College Royals in action at the Southwestern Christian University Classic Saturday afternoon (Dec. 1) in Bethany, Okla.

The Lady Evangels' defense was stifling throughout, forcing 24 turnovers and holding the Royals to only 23.2 percent (16-of-69) from the field overall.

MACU also flexed its muscle on the boards, out-rebounding the Royals 62-37 overall, including a 49-30 edge on the defensive glass. 

Kourtni Williams led four Lady Evangels in double-figures with 16 points, while Tierra Brown grabbed a game and career-high 10 rebounds.  Sarah Martin scored 15 and Parris Price added 14 points.  Emilie Schirmer added 11 and Sabrina McKinney dished out a career-best 10 assists. 

Tabitha Nelson led the Royals with 12 points and Tonya Villines scored 10. 

The Lady Evangels will next be at former Sooner Athletic Conference opponent and current NCAA D-II member Oklahoma Christian University on Thursday evening (Dec. 6) at 6 p.m. in Edmond, Okla.