OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Bethel College men's basketball team finished up their three game road trip to begin their 2023-24 campaign against the Mid-America Christian Evangel. After trailing by double-digits in the second half, the Threshers rallied back to take the contest 51-49.
 
The first half was capped off by the Threshers taking their first lead of the opening 20 minutes right at the buzzer. Brayden Schilling tipped in a missed shot from Nick Bonner to give BC the 29-28 advantage at the break.
 
Bethel was led in scoring by Jalyn Todd in the opening 20 minutes with 9 points on four of four shooting from the field.
 
After allowing the Evangel to score the first 11 points of the second half, Bethel went on a 20-4 run, taking a six point advantage. Bonner led the charge for the run scoring all 11 of his second half points, shooting 3 of 4 from downtown. During the run, Bethel went 6 of 11 from three point range.
 
The Threshers held the lead for the final eight minutes of the contest after taking the 43-41 advantage. Bethel was able to keep their distance by making their free throws down the stretch, keep MACU at an arms length.
 
Key Statistic
 
After starting the second half scoreless, the Threshers kicked it in gear shooting 36.8 percent from the field during their 20-4 run, including 54.5 percent from three point range.
 
By The Numbers
 
After shooting 11% from three in the opening 20 minutes, BC shot over 31% in the second half.
 
Bethel scored 13 points off the bench in the win.
 
The Threshers pulled in 16 offensive boards, scoring 16 second chance points.
 
Bethel out rebounded Mid-America Christian, 43-40.
 
Ten Threshers scored in the win, led by Nick Bonner's 13 points.
 
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Nick Bonner (13)
 
Rebounds: Brayden Schilling (8)
 
Assists: Four Tied (2)
 
Steals: Harper Jonas (5)
 
Blocks: Jalyn Todd (3)
 
UP NEXT
The Threshers return to action on Friday, November 10th at 7:00 pm as they take on Peru State to finish day one of the Bethel Classic. 
 
 
 
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