February 15, 2024

Waxahachie, TX - In a much-anticipated showdown within the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC), the Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions hosted the Mid-America Christian University (MACU) Evangels at the electrifying Sheaffer Center in Waxahachie, Texas.

Lady Lions Review
Right from the tip-off, the Lady Lions displayed tenacity, aiming to thwart MACU's sharpshooting prowess. MACU, fresh off a remarkable three-point spectacle in their last victory, commenced with a 7-0 scoring surge. Autumn Moore's clutch three-pointer and swift layup injected vitality into the Lady Lions' offense.

Rylee Lavender, igniting off the bench, unleashed consecutive treys, propelling the Lady Lions back into contention. Neeley Tilley-Beddick showcased her long-range proficiency, keeping the pressure on MACU. However, despite the Lady Lions' resilience, MACU surged ahead with a 27-16 lead after the first quarter.

Chanie Chambers and Cailyn Tucker ignited the crowd with emphatic and-one plays and deep threes, injecting energy into the Sheaffer Center. Despite their fiery display, the Lady Lions trailed 41-36 at halftime.

In the second half, despite grappling with foul trouble and MACU's relentless shooting, the Lady Lions fought valiantly to stay within striking distance. Ultimately, they fell short, with MACU securing a 78-65 victory.

Key Stats

• Rylee Lavender led the charge with 19 points and two steals.
• Chanie Chambers contributed 11 points and two rebounds.
• Neeley Tilley-Beddick showcased her shooting touch with nine points and two assists.
• Wendy Clemmons facilitated with a team-high five assists.
• Autumn Moore chipped in with seven points and two steals.
• Agar Farres Garcia dominated the boards with eight points and an impressive 12 rebounds.

Looking Ahead
The Lady Lions' journey continues as they gear up to face Southwestern Christian University in an intense SAC road battle on February 17th at 2:00 PM in Bethany, Oklahoma.

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.