NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College Men's Basketball team looked to extend their winning streak to 12 as they hosted the McPherson College Bulldogs on Monday evening. The Threshers controlled the game from the tip as they obtained the lead on their first possession and never relinquished it on their way to a 78-62 victory.

The first half was all Tavaughn Flowers as the senior guard finished the opening 20 minutes with 16 points on 6 of 11 shooting to lead all scorers. Bethel took their largest lead of the opening period into the break as they led McPherson by 14, 44-30. BC closed out the half on a 20-8 run.

Bethel's lead got below 10 points just twice in the second half as the Bulldogs made a mini run, but the Threshers responded immediately with 18-5 run that stretched the span of five minutes before both teams emptied their benches. 

Key Statistics

Tavaughn Flowers scored a season high 18 points in the Threshers win.

By The Numbers

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

Bethel finished the game with just 4 steals, their third lowest total of the season.

Nine Threshers scored in the win, five in double figures. 

The Threshers cleaned up the glass out rebounding the Bulldogs 47-42. 

Bethel had just 8 turnovers in the contest. 

Thresher Leaders

Points: Tavaughn Flowers (18)

Rebounds: Jaylon Scott, Adam Gouro (9)

Assists: Jaylon Scott (8)

Steals: Four Tied (1)

Blocks: Adam Gouro (2)

Next Up

The Threshers hit the road as they travel to Oklahoma to take on the #5 ranked Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Thursday, January 27th with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM.