Bethel College (KS)

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College women's basketball team dropped their home opener to Southwestern Christian 68-63.
 
Bethel found themselves down 40-24 after the opening 20 minutes as the Eagles shot over 53 percent from the floor in the opening half.
 
The Threshers found themselves trailing by 18 points entering the fourth quarter as they put together both their best offensive and defensive quarter of the contest. The Threshers shot over 58 percent from the field and 50 percent from three as they outscored the Eagles by 13.
 
Bethel was able to cut the deficit to less than double-digits with just under two minutes left, but came up short as they ran out of time.
Key Statistic
 
Kendall Locke, Madyson McKinzie and Josie Stupey led the charge for BC in the fourth as they combined for 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting.
 
By The Numbers
 
Bethel scored 34 points in the paint in the loss.
 
Bethel was out rebounded by Southwestern Christian, 38-35.
 
Eight Threshers scored in the loss, two in double figures, led by Madyson McKinzie's career high 14 points.
 
Kendall Locke finished with 12 points to join McKinzie in double-digits.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Madyson McKinzie (14)
 
Rebounds: Kendall Locke (8)
 
Assists: Kendall Locke (5)
 
Steals: Three tied (1)
 
Blocks: Kendall Locke (1)
 
UP NEXT
The Threshers are back in action on Wednesday, November 15th at 5:00 pm as they begin KCAC Conference play against McPherson College on the road.
 
 
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