STERLING, Kan. - The Bethel College Women's Basketball team played their back end of the back to back road games on Saturday against the #9 Sterling Warriors. The Warriors controlled the game from the tip as they took a 76-45 victory.

Sterling put up back to back 20+ point quarters in the opening half as Bethel was held below 15 points in each of the first two quarters. The Threshers finished the opening 20 minutes with 27 points, while the Warriors had 50. 

In the second half, the Threshers were able to stymie the Warrior attack, however they weren't able to cut into the lead as Sterling played tough defense in the closing 20 minutes on their way to the 76-45 win.

Key Statistic
 
The Threshers were held to just 45 points in the contest, their second lowest total of the season.
 
By The Numbers
 
The Threshers lost the points in the paint battle 48-20.
 
Bethel finished the game with 8 steals and 8 blocks in the win. 
 
Eight Threshers scored in the loss.
 
Bethel was out-rebounded 58-32.

Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Alex Bearup (16)
 
Rebounds: Jaycee Freshour (7)
 
Assists: Kayla Newman (2)
 
Steals: Josie Stupey, Melinda Vargas (3)
 
Blocks: Alex Bearup, Taylor Hight (2)
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers return home to take on the Tabor College Bluejays on Wednesday, February 9th with tip-off scheduled for 5:00 PM.