NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College Women's Basketball team played host to the Tabor College Bluejays on Wednesday afternoon inside Thresher Gym. After being tied at halftime, the Threshers were outscored by the Bluejays by 16 in the final 20 minutes as they fell 59-43. 

The first half was a very even contest throughout. The score was tied at 28, both teams made 11 baskets from the floor, 7 assists, 3 blocks and both were perfect from the free throw line. The rebounding total was off by one in favor of the Bluejays, 17-16. Alex Bearup(8 pts), Josie Calzonetti(6 pts) and Josie Stupey(5 pts) carried the load for the Threshers offensively in the opening half. 

Tabor turned up the defensive pressure in the second half while knocking down more shots. Bethel shot just over 18% from the floor while the Bluejays shot over 52% from the floor in the second half.

Key Statistic
 
Bethel matched their lowest score total of the season by only putting up 43 points in the loss.
 
By The Numbers
 
The Threshers lost the points in the paint battle 28-22.
 
Bethel finished the game with 5 steals and 3 blocks in the win. 
 
Seven Threshers scored in the loss.
 
Bethel was out-rebounded 35-29.

Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Alex Bearup , Josie Calzonetti (10)
 
Rebounds: Jaycee Freshour, Kayla Newman (6)
 
Assists: Alex Bearup (5)
 
Steals: Alex Bearup (2)
 
Blocks: Alex Bearup (2)
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers will stay at home on Saturday, February 12th as they host the Saint Mary Spires with tip-off scheduled for 2:00 PM.