Article by Cloey Kelly 

Photo by Jerry Montano  

McPherson, Kan. – The Central Christian College women's basketball team ended the weekend with a loss against the MACU Evangels, loss 98-39. 

The Evangels got a strong start in gaining possession of the ball and the main points. The Tigers tried to turn up the defense, with no one scoring any points with two and a half minutes of the first quarter, but the Evangels still prevailed. The Evangels kept gaining more and more traction, ending the first half with a 29 point lead. 

After the break, the Evangels turn up the heat even more, and the Tigers put up a valiant effort. Olivia Bell score a three pointer at the 7:52 mark of the fourth quarter. Hallee Winsea also scores the last Tiger three pointer, assisted by Kylee Jones, at the 1:53 mark. Good effort Tigers! 

Key Statistic 

The difference tonight were in the turnovers and the points off turnovers. MACU generated 24 points off turnovers that led to them gaining a sizeable lead 

By the Numbers 

For the game, the Tigers made 9 of 55 (16%) of their attempts from the floor.   

The Tigers hit 4 of 26 (15%) attempts from deep. 

From the charity stripe, they made 17 of 21 (81%). 

The Tigers and the Evangels had a messy time with the rebounds this game. There was a combined total of 91 rebounds. The Tigers had 25 turnovers while the Evangels had 18. 

Tiger Leaders 

Points: Olivia Bell (26) 

Rebounds: Amanda Dotter (8)   

Assists: Kylee Jones (2) 

Steals: Briasia Garza, Amanda Dotter (2) 

Blocks: Amanda Dotter (2) 

Next Up 

The Tigers continue their homestand with games this week against Langston, Oklahoma Panhandle State and Wayland Baptist University. Tip off is set for 6:00PM. All games will be streamed live on the SAC Sports Network.