HASTINGS, Neb. - In game one of the Bronco Classic, the Bethel College women's basketball team fell to the host Hastings College 86-69.

The Threshers trailed by just one point following the first ten minutes of play in Nebraska. The second quarter saw the Broncos outscore the Threshers by nine to take a 10 point lead into the intermission, 42-32. Bethel closed out the half on a 9-2 run, getting back in the contest before the intermission. Kendall Locke led the Threshers in the first half with 10 points, 6 in the second quarter.

The second half started out with the Broncos extending their lead early in the third quarter before the Threshers went on a run to cut the lead to as little as seven points. Hastings pulled away in the later half of the third as they held on to a 69-53 lead after three complete. The Threshers were once again outscored by just one point in the fourth as they scored 16 to the Broncos 17. 

Key Statistic

The Broncos shot 33 free throws in the contest compared to the Threshers 21.

By The Numbers

Nine Threshers scored in the loss led by Kendall Locke  with a game high 22 points.

Bethel scored 22 points off of turnovers.

The Threshers turned the ball over just 17 times to the Broncos 23.

Bethel outscored the Broncos in the paint 32 to 26.

The Threshers pulled in 27 boards to the Broncos 52.

Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Kendall Locke (22)
 
Rebounds: Josie Stupey, Madyson McKinzie (6)
 
Assists: Three tied (3)
 
Steals: Caryn Yoder (3)
 
Blocks: Carley Robb (5)
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers will be back in action Saturday, November 4th as they take on the Midland Warriors with tip-off scheduled for 1:00 PM.


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