March 9, 2007 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

On paper Wesley College was the home team and Mid-America Christian University was the visitor. In reality, nothing was further from the truth.

In the semifinal match-up between host team Mid-America Christian University and Wesley College, Mid-America was playing on their home floor against Wesley – who was 620 miles from home. Wesley built an early 9-0 lead, only to see the Evangels of Mid-America University rally to take a 25-23 lead at the 10 minute mark. Wesley regained the lead and built it to 8 points at 42-34. As time expired in the first half, Donald Thorne of MACU hit a short jumper in the paint to cut the Wesley College lead to 6 at 42-36.
The second half was nip and tuck, with neither team able to build a commanding lead. Late in the second half, Wesley went cold from behind the three point line and the rebounding of Mid-America enabled them to pull ahead to a 69-68 lead with four minutes remaining. Down by one at the 3:25 mark, Donyelle Magee was fouled by Donald Thorn. Wesley called time out. Coming out of the timeout, Magee made one of two from the line to tie up the game. MACU quickly scored to take a 71-69 lead at the 2:45 mark. A pair of free throws extended their lead to 4 at 2:30 remaining in the game.
With leading scorer Dexter Morris fouled out, Wesley was unable to overcome the home court advantage held by the Evangels. Clutch free throw shooting late, along with consistency on the offensive boards sealed the game for the Home team – whichever one it was.
Final Score, Wesley College 76 – Mid-America 84

Mid-America will meet Southwestern University in for the National Championship on March 10, at 8:00 pm. Wesley will play Kentucky Christian at 6:00 pm in the third place game.

-mdc