NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Bethel used an 8-0 run across halftime to move ahead from a 44-44 tie and defeated Hesston 100-82 on Saturday. The Threshers shot 52.2% from the field, recorded 21 assists and outscored Hesston 58-28 in the paint. Five Threshers scored in double figures led by
Trenton Patterson's 20 points.
Bethel shot 18-for-33 in the first half and built a 28-14 advantage in points in the paint, while the teams were even at four 3-pointers and 18 rebounds apiece. Hesston stayed close by going 10-for-12 at the free-throw line, but the Threshers had a 12-7 assist edge and closed the half with Rustan Griffin's jumper and
Trenton Patterson's layup for a 48-44 halftime lead.
Bethel outscored Hesston 52-38 in the second half, using a 30-14 edge in points in the paint, a 20-16 rebounding advantage and only three turnovers to finish a 100-82 win. The Threshers also went 13-for-15 at the free-throw line in the half, while Hesston made six of 12 and committed seven turnovers.
Trenton Patterson scored 20 points, made four 3-pointers and went 4-for-4 at the line.
Dominick Harris finished with 15 points, five assists and three steals.
Kaeson Fisher-Brown recorded 10 points, seven assists and four steals.
Andrija Brzovic added 13 points and collected eight rebounds.
Brennon Dodge scored 17 points on 8-for-15 shooting. Ky Kougl added 13 points, five rebounds and three assists. Trent Thompson finished with 11 points, five assists and three steals while making six free throws. Daniel Towels recorded six rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
Up next, the Threshers travel to Chickasha, Okla., to face Science and Arts of Oklahoma on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m.
