LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Bethel College Men's Basketball team started their second round of KCAC play looking to make their win streak nine games. After a slow shooting first half, the Threshers were able to knock down shots in the remaining 20 minutes when it mattered the most as they put the Swedes away late, 69-65.

Despite not making a three in the opening half, Bethel held onto a 28-26 lead going into the break behind 10 points from Clifford Byrd II to lead all scorers. Jaylon Scott finished the half nearing a double-double with 7 points and 9 rebounds. This was the first time the Threshers have not made a three point basket in a half all season. 

Bethany came out of the break with the pressure turned up a notch as they were able to steal the lead from Bethel for the first time since the eleven minute mark in the first. The Threshers were able to weather the storm, never letting the Swede lead to get any larger than three points. Bethel obtained their largest lead of the contest with just under six minutes to go when Byrd II put BC up 61-49. The Swedes closed out the contest out scoring the Threshers 16-8, but Bethel knocked down their free throws when it mattered most to keep Bethany at an arms length.

Key Statistics

Clifford Byrd II scored his 1,000th career point with a free throw late in the first half.. 

By The Numbers

The Threshers lost the points in the paint battle 32-28 to the Swedes.

Bethel finished the game with 8 steals.

Jaylon Scott recorded his 10th double-double of the season with 22 points, 12 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks. 

Seven Threshers scored in the win. 

The Threshers lost the battle on the glass as they were outrebounded 44-40 by the Swedes.

Bethel had 13 second chance points to Bethany's 6.

Clifford Byrd II finished the game with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 4 assists. 

Thresher Leaders

Points: Jaylon Scott (22)

Rebounds: Jaylon Scott (12)

Assists: Clifford Byrd II (4)

Steals: Clifford Byrd II (4)

Blocks: Jaylon Scott (2)

Next Up

The Threshers will return home as they look for a revenge game against the Falcons of Friends University on Wednesday, January 19th with tip-off slated for 8:00 PM.