Chickasha, Okla. – The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Drovers knocked off the Mid-America Christian University Lady Evangels 81-74 in Sooner Athletic Conference action tonight (Jan. 16) in Chickasha, Okla.

The Drovers got the win despite a career-high 25 points from Jamie Lamb.

The opening half went back-and-forth, featuring six ties within the game's first 14 minutes.

MACU overcame an early seven-point deficit to pull even at the end of the first quarter and then grabbed the lead when Sarai Rodriguez connected on a three to begin the second period.

With the score even at 25-25, the Drovers pulled ahead with a 9-3 run and wound up with a 41-36 lead at the break.

The Drovers continued to gain separation by opening the third period with five straight points before extending to their biggest lead of the game when a three by Darian Hill and layup from Dierra Ely made it 54-40 at the 3:43 mark.

The Lady Evangels were forced to play catch up the rest of the way and the closest they came was six, as a three by Rodriguez made it a two-possession game with 13 seconds left.

But one free throw from Jocelyn Jeffrey was all USAO needed to close out the win.

Lamb's career-best 25 point total also featured a career-high 14-of-18 at the charity stripe.

Rodriguez tallied 23 points and hit 5-of-8 from three-point distance.  Mikki Flores dished out a team-high eight assists for the Lady Evangels (12-5, 3-3 SAC).

Ely paced the Drovers (7-7, 5-1 SAC) in both points (25) and rebounds (nine), with Jeffrey chipping in with 18 points.

The Lady Evangels will continue their four-game road trip Thursday evening (Jan. 19) at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Tip-off will be at 6 pm in Waxahachie, Texas.