BARTLESVILLE, Okla. - The Bethel College Women's Basketball team traveled across state lines to take on the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Thursday night. Despite trailing by three points in the third quarter, Bethel was unable to hold off Oklahoma Wesleyan in the second half as they fell 82-53.
 
The Threshers started the contest slow as the Eagles jumped out to a 6-0 lead. Bethel was able to cut the lead to three points before Oklahoma Wesleyan finished the quarter on a 12-2 run. In the second quarter, the Threshers were able to get the game back to just a two-point deficit before the Eagles stretched the lead back to six to close out the quarter, 23-17.
 
Bethel struggled defensively coming out of the break as they gave up their second 20 point quarter in the contest. In the fourth quarter, Oklahoma Wesleyan started to pour it on as they were able to stretch out their lead to as much as 30 points in the quarter. 
 
Key Statistic
 
The Threshers were outscored 49-26 in the final twenty minutes of play as the Eagles shot 75% from three point range in the second half.
 
By The Numbers
 
The Threshers lost the points in the paint battle 32-14.
 
Bethel finished the game with 8 steals and 3 blocks in the loss. 
 
Seven Threshers scored in the win.
 
Bethel pulled in just 21 rebounds to Oklahoma Wesleyan's 40.
 
The Threshers forced 15 turnovers while turning the ball over just 9 times.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Alex Bearup (13)
 
Rebounds: Alex Bearup (5)
 
Assists: Alex Bearup, Josie Calzonetti (3)
 
Steals: Troi Lucas (3)
 
Blocks: Alex Bearup (2)
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers return home to host the Ottawa Braves on Saturday, January 29th with tip-off scheduled for 3:00 PM inside Thresher Gym.