NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College Women's Basketball team took on Manhattan Christian for a non-conference contest over the Threshers' KCAC bye. Bethel scored the first 23 points of the contest as they cruised to the 99-39 victory to move to 3-7 on the year.

The Threshers used Jordyn Lyons hot hand to take a first quarter lead of 31-5. Lyons went 4 of 5 from the floor and 2 of 3 from deep for 10 points in the opening frame. After shooting over 57% in the opening frame, the Threshers cooled down in the second shooting just over 43%. However, they were able to keep up the pressure defensively as they forced 22 Thunder turnovers in the opening 20 minutes of play.

The third quarter saw Bethel turn in their most efficient quarter of the contest as they shot just a tick over 61% with multiple girls not missing a shot. The Thresher defense continued to stiffle the Thunder as they held them to just 10 points in the final 10 minutes of play. 

Key Statistic

The Threshers matched a game high record 15 made three point baskets set by last years team in the 60 point victory.

By The Numbers
 
Bethel outscored Manhattan Christian 40-10 inside the painted area. 
 
Ten Threshers scored in the win, four in double figures with Jordyn Lyons leading the way with 22.
 
Bethel dominated the glass pulling in 47 boards to the Thunder's 26.

The Threshers shot nearly 50% from the floor and over 40% from three in the win. 

Caryn Yoder shot 80% on 8 of 10 shooting from the floor, including 3 of 3 from deep.

Bethel committed just 12 turnovers while forcing the Thunder into 33.

Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Jordyn Lyons (22)
 
Rebounds: Jasmine Peete (9)
 
Assists: Parker Schroeder (6)
 
Steals: Parker Schroeder (8)
 
Blocks: Three Tied (1)
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers will dive right back into KCAC action as they take on No. 19 ranked Sterling College on Wednesday, November 7th with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 PM.