NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College Men's Basketball team played host to the Southwestern College Moundbuilders for KCAC play inside Thresher Gym. Bethel was able to pull out the last second win when Jaylon Scott stole a Southwestern pass with three seconds left after putting the Threshers up 76-75 just seconds prior.

The Threshers started the contest slow, spotting the Moundbuilders an early 6-0 lead. Bethel was able to slowly cut into the Southwestern lead that was built up to nine points just a few possessions later. Heading into the lockerroom, the Threshers trailed by a single point 36-35 and had made just three of their eleven attempts from three point range. Jaylon Scott led all scorers in the first half with 14 points while shooting 60% from the field. 

Both Clifford Byrd II and Scott took their turns getting big buckets when the Threshers needed them down the stretch. Byrd II shot 75% from the floor in the second half scoring 12 points, including six straight to take the lead for the Threshers with under four minutes left. While Scott shot 66% from the field scoring 14 points in the closing half, including the final five for Bethel.

Key Statistics

The Threshers shot over 60% in the second half, including going 5 of 10 from three point range. 

By The Numbers

The Threshers lost the points in the paint battle 50-40 to the Moundbuilders.

Bethel finished the game with just 2 steals, their lowest total in game this season. 

Bethel finished with 4 blocks in the contest.

The Threshers had a 1.5 assist to turnover ratio. 

Bethel did not allow a three point basket in the second half to the Moundbuilders.

The Threshers were out rebounded by the Moundbuilders 36-30.

Two Threshers scored in double figures, eight Threshers scored.

Thresher Leaders

Points: Jaylon Scott (28)

Rebounds: Jaylon Scott (9)

Assists: Jaylon Scott, Clifford Byrd II (4)

Steals: Jaylon Scott, Nick Bonner (1)

Blocks: Adam Gouro (2)

Next Up

The Threshers continue their home stand as they take on the Sterling Warriors on Saturday, December 11th with tip-off scheduled for 5:00 PM.