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Page’s quest of 1,000 points was realized mid-way through the second quarter when she made a shot from inside the paint.  Page went onto score 25 points for the contest.

Page’s 1,000 ^th point gave SAGU the two point edge, making the score 30-28.  On MACU’s next trip down the floor, Jessica Farley made a three pointer, followed up by SAGU’s Kayla Bise hitting one behind the arc for the home team.

With 1:21 left in the half, D’Shala Powell made a basket in the paint and Jamie Lamb hit one free throw with 0:34 left.  The Lady Lions closed out the half with a turnover, and trailing by one point 34-33.

To start the third quarter, MACU quickly hit a three to extend their lead to four points.  SAGU’s Magan Bush hit back-to-back baskets to tie the game for one final time.  The Lady Evangels were able to go on a quick run and with 1:00 left in the third, MACU’s lead had grown to 13 points.

Page led the Lady Lions with 25 points, she also had 12 rebounds. Lexi Rich added nine points.

MACU had four starters scoring in double digits.  They were led by D’Shala Powell with 17 points.

SAGU is now 9-7 overall and 2-5 in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC).  MACU is now 13-5 overall and 4-3 in the SAC.

Up next for the Lady Lions is Wayland Baptist University on Saturday, January 21, 2017.  They will play the Flying Queens in Plainview, Texas.  WBU is currently 14-2 overall and 5-1 in the SAC.  They are currently tied for first place in the SAC.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University is a private, Christian university located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. The university was established in 1927, and now offers more than 70 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus or online. More information is available at www.sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.
Contact: Natalie Tristan, SAGU SID, [email protected]