LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Bethel College Women's Basketball team started it's second round of KCAC play Thursday night as they took on the Bethany Swedes. After a close opening 20 minutes, the Thresher defense slumped in the final two quarters as they gave up 41 second half points to the Swedes in the 77-56 loss. 

Josie Stupey showed out with a strong opening half for the second game in a row, tying her career high 11 points that she set in the Threshers' previous contest. Troi Lucas poured in 8 points of her own in the opening half.

Coming out of the break, Bethel was unable to get much going in the third quarter as they were held to just 11 points on 3 of 12 shooting. BC picked it up in the fourth quarter scoring 17 points, their highest total in the contest.


Key Statistic

The Threshers shot 35.6% compared to the Swedes 45.6% in the contest.

By The Numbers

The Threshers lost the points in the paint battle 18-28 to the Eagles.

Bethel finished the game with 5 steals. 

Ten Threshers scored in the loss.

Bethel recorded 30 rebounds to the Eagles 39.

Josie Stupey set a career high with 14 points, besting her 11 points she set in the Threshers previous contest.

The Threshers had 22 turnovers while only forcing the Swedes to turn it over 11 times.

Thresher Leaders

Points: Josie Stupey (14)

Rebounds: Josie Calzonetti, Josie Stupey (5)

Assists: Troi Lucas (4)

Steals: Aaliyah Hunt (2)

Blocks: Sydney Tenant (1)

Next Up

The Threshers will return home on Wednesday, January 19th as they host the Friends Falcons with tip-off schedule for 6:00 PM.