NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College Women's Basketball team hosted the Friends Falcons Wednesday night inside Thresher Gym.  The Threshers fell short of completing the comeback as they couldn't get a three to fall late as the Falcons left with a 70-67 victory.

After a slow first quarter from both teams, Bethel outscored Friends 17-10 in the second quarter to take a 28-23 lead into the intermission. Kendall Michalski led all scorers at the break with 12 points.

Coming out of the break, the Threshers had a lapse on the defensive end as they allowed the Falcons to score 20 points to their 12 points. Bethel shot just 22 percent from the field in the final 10 minutes in the loss.

Key Statistic

Kendall Michalski shot 7 of 15 from behind the three point arc as she finished with a game high 21 points.

By The Numbers

The Threshers lost the points in the paint battle 22-14 to the Falcons.

Bethel finished the game with 8 steals. 

Seven Threshers scored in the loss.

Bethel was outrebounded 55-37 by Friends.

The Threshers forced 22 turnovers while only turning the ball over 12 times.

Thresher Leaders

Points: Kendall Michalski (21)

Rebounds: Josie Calzonetti, Jaycee Freshour (7)

Assists: Josie Calzonetti (4)

Steals: Josie Stupey (5)

Blocks: Alex Bearup (1)

Next Up

The Threshers will keep their home stand going as they host the York Panthers on Saturday, January 22nd with tip-off scheduled for 3:00 PM.