McPHERSON, Kan. - The Bethel College men's basketball team opened up KCAC play with a 61-57 loss to McPherson.
 
In a low scoring first half, the Threshers found themselves on top 26-22 thanks to eight points from Carmelo Yakubu and seven from Keyaun Hoskin.
 
With two early fouls on Jalyn Todd, Brayden Schilling and Cade Kittrell gave the Threshers great minutes off of the bench.
 
The second half saw the Bulldogs take their first lead of the contest since the opening bucket at the 17-minute mark, 31-30.
 
Bethel never trailed by more than six in the final fifteen minutes, but couldn't quite get over the hump to take the lead back as they trailed for the final 17 minutes eventually falling.
 
Key Statistic
 
The difference in this evenings contest came in the form of turnovers. The Threshers turned the ball over 24 times, while only forcing the Bulldogs into 11.
 
By The Numbers
 
Bethel got 16 points from their bench in the loss.
 
Bethel was out rebounded by McPherson, 44-41.
 
Nine Threshers scored in the loss, three in double figures, led by Carmelo Yakubu with 14 points.
 
Nick Bonner and Keyaun Hoskin each added in 11 points.
 
The Threshers shot nearly 40% in the loss while holding the Bulldogs to 31%.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Carmelo Yakubu (14)
 
Rebounds: Nick Bonner, Carmelo Yakubu (7)
 
Assists: Keyaun Hoskin (2)
 
Steals: Jared Richardson, Keyaun Hoskin (2)
 
Blocks: Brayden Schilling, Cade Kittrell (2)
 
UP NEXT
The Threshers are back in action on Saturday, November 18th at 7:00 pm as they continue KCAC play by hosting Bethany College.
 
 
 
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