OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Bethel Thresher Women's Basketball team took on John Brown for their final non-conference matchup of the 2021-22 season. The Threshers dropped the neutral site contest 73-61 after being tied at half. 

The Threshers came out to open the contest shooting the ball well as they went 7 of 15 in the first quarter for 36 percent. Led by Troi Lucas with 4 points, Bethel took a 19-15 lead into the second period. 

Bethel kept the hot shooting alive in the second quarter with Alex Bearup leading the way this time with 7 points. The Golden Eagles outscored the Threshers in the quarter 19-15 after going 6 of 8 from the charity stripe.

After heading into the intermission tied, the Golden Eagles caught fire in the third quarter while slowing down the Thresher attack. John Brown took a 13 point lead into the final quarter of play.

Josie Calzonetti scored 16 of her team high 18 points in the second half with 9 coming in the final period. The Threshers were able to outscore the Golden Eagles in the final quarter, but weren't able to close the gap enough as they lost the contest 73-61.

Calzonetti led the Threshers offense with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Alex Bearup put together her second straight double digit game with a 15 point 6 rebound performance in the loss. 

The Threshers will open up KCAC Conference play this Wednesday, November 17th as they host Bethany College with tip-off at 6:00 PM inside Thresher Gym.