YORK, Neb. - The No. 12 Bethel College Men's Basketball team continued their three game road trip looking to bounce back from a tough loss at Friends against the York Panthers. With the lead switching back and forth for most of the contest, The Threshers were able to come out on top last pulling out an 82-76 victory.
Bryant Mocaby kept Bethel in the contest in the first half scoring 18 points. Neither team led by more than 5 points in the first half.
In the second half,
Jaylon Scott came alive. After recording just 3 points and 4 rebounds in the opening period, Scott poured in 22 points and 8 boards in the second half. Bethel never trailed by more than four points in the second half and led by as much as seven.
Key Statistics
Bethel shot 50% in the second half on their way to an 82-76 victory.
By The Numbers
The Threshers lost the points in the paint battle 47-39 to the Panthers
Bethel finished the game with 6 steals.
Both teams finished with 34 rebounds, with the Threshers pulling in 10 offensive boards.
The Threshers had a 1.2 assist to turnover ratio.
Bryant Mocaby shot 68% from the floor, 70% from three point range.
Two Threshers scored in double figures.
Bethel shot nearly 40% from three point range knocking down 11.
Jaylon Scott recorded his sixth double-double of the season.
Thresher Leaders
Points:
Bryant Mocaby (29)
Rebounds:
Jaylon Scott (12)
Assists:
Jaylon Scott (6)
Steals:
Jaylon Scott (3)
Blocks:
Adam Gouro (2)
Next Up
The Threshers will play their final game of the three game road trip as they head to McPherson College on Monday, November 29th with tip-off set for 8:00 PM.