HASTINGS, Neb. - In game two of the Bronco Classic hosted by Hastings College, the Bethel College women's basketball team dropped their contest with the Midland Warriors 64-52.

After trailing by three following the opening ten minutes, the Threshers' offense struggled mightily in the second quarter. Bethel put just 9 points on the board in the frame while the Warriors pushed their lead to eight at the break.

Bethel cut the Midland lead down to as little as six points halfway through the third quarter, but the Warriors pushed it back to double digits just before the beginning of the fourth. The Threshers never led the Warriors pull too far away in the final frame, but couldn't get any closer than 8 points multiple times in the frame before falling by 12. 

Key Statistic

The Broncos shot 35 free throws in the contest compared to the Threshers 17.

By The Numbers

Seven Threshers scored in the loss led by Josie Stupey with 14 points.

Bethel scored 24 points in the paint to Midlands 18.

The Threshers turned the ball over 16 times to the Warriors 13.

Bethel scored 17 bench points to the Warriors 30.

The Threshers pulled in 34 boards to Midlands 47.

Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Josie Stupey (14)
 
Rebounds: Josie Stupey, Kendall Locke (7)
 
Assists: Parker Schroeder, Caryn Yoder (2)
 
Steals: Josie Stupey (3)
 
Blocks: Three Tied (1)
 
Next Up
 
The Threshers will be back in action Saturday, November 11th as they play their first home contest of the season as they host Southwestern Christian with tip-off at 1:00 PM.

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