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purple rain
84
Winner SAGU SAGU 18-8, 13-7
74
Mid-America Christian MACU 11-15, 8-12
Winner
SAGU SAGU
18-8, 13-7
84
Final
74
Mid-America Christian MACU
11-15, 8-12
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
SAGU SAGU 40 44 84
Mid-America Christian MACU 32 42 74

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Darian Davis

Lions bench change the climate in triumph over MACU

February 11, 2023

Oklahoma City, OK: On Saturday afternoon at the Gaulke Activity Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lions men's basketball team played a Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) contest against the Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels.

The Lions defeated the Evangels 84-74.

 

Lion Review

  • Philbert Weekes was the Lions' offensive leader in the game's opening stanza. Weekes scored buckets at the Gaulke Activity Center by posting defenders aggressively and shooting with great accuracy from mid-range. 

  • Weekes demonstrated his scouting report discipline on the defensive end by swatting away an Evangel shot attempt into the stands.

  • Cortland Blake, the current SAC men's basketball player of the week, gave the game a great start by scoring 14 points and draining three three-pointers in the first half. Blake also grabbed five rebounds in the opening period.

  • When Tyler Kinghorn entered the game, he immediately made both of his long-ball efforts, joining in on the three-point shooting merriment.

  • Dallas Smith and Trace Boling, the twin spark plugs off the SAGU bench, also changed the climate of the game in favor of the Lions by bringing fantastic intensity to the competition.

  • The Lions lead MACU 40-32 at the break. Nine SAGU players scored during the second half, contributing to a balanced effort that kept the Evangels at bay.

  • JJ Boling made hustling plays throughout the second half, scoring all eight of his points to propel SAGU to victory.

  • Cortland Blake, who scored 19 points and pulled down six boards, Philbert Weekes, who scored 14 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked three shots, and Tyler Kinghorn, who added 16 points and three steals, were the top performers for the Lions. Throughout the game, SAGU's frontcourt dominated and excelled.

  • Dallas Smith, who scored nine points, added four dazzling assists and two steals, and Trace Boling, who scored eight points and sank two three-pointers, both had outstanding performances.


Deal's Declaration  

"What a great win tonight over a phenomenally coached MACU team. These guys continue to amaze me with their grit and joy! The bench was amazing, with 41 points! Purple rain! We have won seven of the last eight games and are playing good ball! Don't forget about us." SAGU head men's basketball coach Delton Deal said.


Next Step

On Thursday, February 16, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will face Central Christian College (Kan.) on the road for a Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) matchup. 

As a leading Christian university, SAGU educates and prepares individuals who want to serve Christ and others. SAGU helps students discover and develop their God-given callings in a Spirit-empowered, learning community. We believe in affordable tuition, made possible in part through the financial support of donors who embrace the mission of SAGU and the importance of affordable, accredited programs to train Christians for leadership in ministry, business, education, and service. Most majors are available in-person in Waxahachie, TX, and online through a wide range of associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
 
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