NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College Men's Basketball team hosted the Sterling College Warriors for their final home contest before the holiday break. Despite a slow first half, the Threshers were able to turn it on in the second half with six players scoring in double figures as they beat the Warriors 87-72. 

The Threshers came out of the gates slow as the Warriors knocked down four threes on their first six possessions. Trailing by four, 12-8, the Threshers went on a 14-2 run building up an 8 point lead of their own. The Warriors wouldn't go away though as both teams closed out the half strong with Sterling taking a one point advantage into the lockerroom.

Bethel came out of the break looking to get their All-American forward, Jaylon Scott, involved offensively. Scott who didn't attempt a single shot in the opening half scored the Threshers first five points of the second half including a layup that took the lead for good. From the 18:28 mark in the second half, it was all Threshers as they quickly built up a double-digit lead that swelled to as much as 23 points before the Threshers emptied their bench.

Key Statistics

Bethel shot over 57% from the field and over 63% from three point range in the final half.

By The Numbers

The Threshers won the points in the paint battle 40-22 over the Warriors.

Bethel finished the game with 10 steals. 

Bethel finished with 9 blocks in the contest.

Nine Threshers scored in the win, six in double figures.

Bethel shot 53.1% from the floor while holding Sterling to just 35.8%.

The Threshers were out-rebounded 42-34 by the Warriors.

Thresher Leaders

Points: Clifford Byrd II (15)

Rebounds: Jaylon Scott (7)

Assists: Jaylon Scott (8)

Steals: Clifford Byrd II, Jaylon Scott (3)

Blocks: Adam Gouro (4)

Next Up

The Threshers will play their final game before the holiday break on Monday, December 13th as they travel to Hillsboro, Kan. to take on the Tabor College Bluejays with tip-off set for 7:00 PM.