STERLING, Kan. - The Bethel College Men's Basketball team took on the 2-24, 0-20 Sterling Warriors looking to right the ship after back to back tough losses. Right the ship is exactly what the Threshers did as they cruised to a 112-71 victory behind Harper Jonas' record tying 9 made three point baskets.

The Threshers mixed up their starting lineup for the contest as they looked to press the tempo early. They were successful in doing that as they led by 14 points, 22-8, after just over six minutes of play. Harper Jonas turned in a monster first half performance knocking down a school record eight first half threes, missing just his final attempt on his way to putting up 26 points. Bethel scored 60 first half points, their highest total in a half this season.

In the second half, the Threshers were able to pick up right where they left off. They were able to score 52 points in the second half despite emptying their bench less than halfway through the final 20 minute period. Waking up their shooting and getting some players going should aid the Threshers as they make a run at an NAIA National Tournament berth.

Key Statistics

Bethel followed up its worst shooting performance of the season with arguably their best as Harper Jonas knocked down 9 of 12 attempts from behind the arc.

By The Numbers

The Threshers scored 60 points in the paint to the Warriors 32. 

Bethel finished the game with 15 steals, tying their season high.

Bethel recorded 8 blocked shots in the contest as well.
 
Thirteen Threshers scored in the win.

The Threshers were able to put up their highest point total of the season despite their scoring average leader Jaylon Scott only putting up 2 points. 
 
On the glass, the Threshers were pulled in 40 rebounds to the Warriors 27. 

Adam Gouro recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards.

This win marked the third straight 20 win season for the Threshers. They had two 20 win seasons since the programs inception in 1914, before Jayson Artaz took over.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Harper Jonas (29)
 
Rebounds: Adam Gouro (11)
 
Assists: Jaylon Scott (5)
 
Steals: Clifford Byrd II, Tavaughn Flowers (3)
 
Blocks: Adam Gouro, Jalyn Todd, Harper Jonas (1)
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers return home to take on the Tabor College Bluejays on Wednesday, February 9th with tip-off slated for 8:00 PM.