Winona Lake, Ind. -- The Mid-America Christian University Evangels fell 89-75 to the Union (Tenn.) Bulldogs in the fifth-place game today (Mar. 21) of the National Christian College Athletic Association Tournament (NCCAA) on the campus of Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind. 

The loss caps a historic season for the Evangels, ending with a 19-14 overall record and claiming their highest-ever finish in the Sooner Athletic Conference of tied for second with a 12-8 conference record. 

MACU fell behind to Union 43-31 at the break and couldn't get over the hump in the second half, being out-scored 46-44.  

The Evangels were led in scoring by Josh Minner with 17 points, followed by Semar Farris' 16 points.

Angelo Lewis scored 13 and Reggie Davis added 12.  Minner tied with Stephen Armstrong for team-high honors in rebounds with six boards. Farris had a game-high four steals. 

Coreion Pearson led all scorers with 28 points for the Bulldogs, while Pedro Faller scored 20. 

Pearson also had a team-high six boards for Union. 

The Bulldogs shot a blazing 57 percent (32-of-56) overall for the game, including a red-hot 60 percent (15-of-25) in the second half. 

The Evangels next year will return All-SAC Newcomer and NCCAA All-Central Regional performer Farris for next season.  Guard Jarius Wilson also returns, giving the Evangels a formidable backcourt.  Four-year players Josh Smith and Reggie Davis are also back for their senior seasons and should provide valuable leadership for MACU.