SALINA, Kan. - The Bethel College Men's Basketball team hit the road for the final time in the regular season for the 2021-22 campaign as they took on the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes. The Threshers never trailed after the eighteen minute mark in the opening half as they went on to take an 85-74.

After trailing 5-4 early in the contest, Bethel took control. Jaylon Scott was able to get his teammates involved early before taking over to close out the half. The Threshers finished the opening half on a 19-10 led by Scott who had 11 of the 19 points for Bethel. The Threshers shot 50% from the floor and 41.7% from three in the opening half while holding the Coyotes to 40% from the floor and 30% from three point range.

Bethel was able to keep their lead around the 16 point mark early on in the closing half, but Kansas Wesleyan wasn't ready to have their senior night spoiled quite yet as they rallied back to cut Bethel's lead down to as low as 7 points halfway through the final 20 minutes. The Threshers were able to knock down free throws and hold on to the ball late in the contest as they held on for the 11 point victory, 85-74. 

Key Statistic
 
 The Threshers outscored the Coyotes by 16 in the opening half as they took control of the ball game and never looked back.
 
By The Numbers
 
The Threshers lost the points in the paint battle 36-26.
 
Bethel finished the game with 5 steals, their fourth lowest total on the season. 
 
Nine Threshers scored in the win.
 
The rebounding battle was nearly even as the Coyotes pulled in two more than the Threshers, 35-33.

Bethel had 9 turnovers while forcing 10.

Bethel set the school record for wins in a season after picking up their 23rd of the season.

Four Threshers scored in double-figures: Jaylon Scott(27), Clifford Byrd II(13), Tavaughn Flowers(11) and Nick Bonner(10).

Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Jaylon Scott (27)
 
Rebounds: Jaylon Scott (12)
 
Assists: Jaylon Scott (3)
 
Steals: Jaylon Scott (4)
 
Blocks: None
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers finish out the regular season on Saturday night as they host the Avila Eagles for Senior Night with tip-off set for 7:00 PM.