KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Bethel College Men's Basketball team hit the road as they took on the Avila Eagles looking to extend their winning streak to nine straight contests. The Threshers took a five point lead into the break before pulling away from the Eagles in the second half for a 74-58 victory.

Clifford Byrd II had a stellar opening 20 minutes for the Threshers with 17 points on 7 of 12 shooting to lead all scorers. Bethel never trailed in the opening half and led by as much as 12 points. 

The Eagles came out of the intermission ready to play, they were able to cut into the Thresher lead and tie the contest up around the 15 minute mark. After Bethel took the lead back, Avila tied the contest one more time before the Threshers took over for good. Using a 9-0 run, BC built their lead back up to double-digits quickly, eventually leading by as much as 23 points after a Miki Zewge three point basket.

Key Statistics

Clifford Byrd II finished with a game high 21 points on 8 of 15 shooting. 

By The Numbers

The Threshers won the points in the paint battle 34-20 over the Coyotes.

Bethel finished the game with 11 steals.

Jaylon Scott finished tying a season high with 5 steals. 

Eight Threshers scored in the win, all 5 points or more. 

Jalyn Todd had 9 points while going a perfect 4 for 4 from the field.

The Threshers led in rebounding pulling in 43 to the Coyotes 37.

The Threshers got 30 points of production from their bench.

Clifford Byrd II finished the game with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals and 4 assists. 

Jaylon Scott finished with 10 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals.

Thresher Leaders

Points: Clifford Byrd II (21)

Rebounds: Jaylon Scott (9)

Assists: Jaylon Scott (6)

Steals: Jaylon Scott (5)

Blocks: None

Next Up

The Threshers will stay on the road as they start up the second round of KCAC on Thursday, January 13th against the Bethany Swedes in Lindsborg with tipoff slated for 8:00 PM.