HILLSBORO, Kan. - The Bethel College Men's Basketball team got back into the win column on Saturday as they picked up a 92-62 win over the Tabor Bluejays.
 
The Threshers came into the contest wanting to play faster and they did just that in the first half. Bethel was able to force Tabor into 12 turnovers in the opening 20 minutes as they pulled away for a 43-28 halftime lead behind 11 points and 8 rebounds from freshman Carmelo Yakubu. The Threshers were able to close out the half on a 20-8 run.
 
Bethel kept the pace ramped up in the second half as they extended their lead rapidly outscoring Tabor 14-8 in the first five minutes. The Threshers took their largest lead of the contest with just under eight minutes left as they led by 34 points, 80-46. 
 
Key Statistic
 
Carmelo Yakubu cleaned up the glass for Bethel pulling in a career high 14 rebounds in the 30 point victory.
 
By The Numbers
 
There were seven technical fouls handed out in the rivalry contest, 3 on BC and 4 on TC.
 
Bethel shot over 50% from the floor, while holding the Bluejays to under 30% shooting.
 
Bethel finished the game with 14 steals as a team. 
 
Thirteen Threshers scored in the victory led by Bryant Mocaby with 16 points. Three other Threshers finished the game in double figures; Harper Jonas (13), Yakubu (12) and Jared Richardson (10).
 
Bethel won the battle on the backboards pulling in 44 rebounds to Tabor's 42.
 
The Threshers shot 50% from three point range in the second half going 5 of 10.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Bryant Mocaby (16)
 
Rebounds: Carmelo Yakubu (14)
 
Assists: Clifford Byrd II (3)
 
Steals: Clifford Byrd II (4)
 
Blocks: Ike Umeh, Marcus Labonde (1)
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers will be back in Thresher Gym on Tuesday, December 13th as they host York University with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM.