NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College Women's Basketball team fell to the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles after being outscored by 13 points in the second half, 74-68.

The Threshers jumped out to and early five point lead in the first quarter led by Jasmine Peete with eight points. The second quarter saw Bethel build their lead up to eight points before Oklahoma Wesleyan cut it down to two with a minute left. The Threshers closed out the half on a 6-1 run to take a 34-27 lead into the intermission. 

A Carley Robb three pointer to start the second half gave Bethel the largest lead for either team at this point in the contest, ten points, 37-27. The Eagles took their first lead since early on in the contest just past the halfway mark of the third quarter as both teams battled back and forth. Oklahoma Wesleyan took a two point lead 53-51 into the final ten minutes of regulation. OKWU led for the entirety of the fourth quarter, at times by as much as ten points, as they held off Bethel at the end for the 74-68 victory.

Key Statistic

Jasmine Peete recorded her second straight double-double as she turned in 23 points and 12 boards in the loss.

By The Numbers
 
44 of Bethel's 68 points came inside the painted area. 
 
Nine Threshers scored in the loss, three in double figures as Jaycee Freshour (12) and Carley Robb (10) joined Peete.
 
Bethel out rebounded Oklahoma Wesleyan by nine 41-32.

The Threshers shot nearly 52% in the first half and 41% in the second.

Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Jasmine Peete (23)
 
Rebounds: Jasmine Peete (12)
 
Assists: Brianna Clark (5)
 
Steals: Brianna Clark (3)
 
Blocks: Jaycee Freshour (2)
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers will be back in action as they head north to take on the Ottawa Braves on Thursday, December 1st with tip-off set for 5:00 PM.