Women's Basketball

Lady Evangels Tripped Up in Exhibition at Unbeaten Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Okla. -- The University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos, an NCAA D-II program, remained undefeated with a 78-57 win over the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels in an exhibition game for the Lady Evangels today (Dec. 10) at Hamilton Field House in Edmond, Okla. 

The win moved the Bronchos to 9-0 on the season, tying their best start in school history, set during the 1982-83 season. 

UCO had a double-figure lead of 27-17 at the end of one quarter and increased it to a 41-26 edge at the half. 

After the Bronchos broke it open with a 26-9 third period, the Lady Evangels outscored UCO 22-11 in the fourth quarter to create the final margin.

Mikki Flores led the Lady Evangels (10-2) with 17 points and hit 4-of-8 from three-point distance. Sarai Rodriguez scored nine and D'Shala Powell secured a team-high eight rebounds. 

Melinda Murrilo also scored 17 for the Bronchos and Olivia Mason added 16.  Jesheon Cooper produced a double-double of 12 points and 18 boards. 

The Lady Evangels will play another exhibition game at NCAA D-I school Oral Roberts University Wednesday night (Dec. 14). Tip-off will be at 7 pm in Tulsa, Okla. 

 
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