NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College women's basketball team wrapped up KCAC play for the first half of the season with an 84-50 loss to the Tabor Bluejays.
 
Bethel was able to keep the contest close early on as they matched the Bluejays intensity despite shooting just 25% from the floor.
 
After trialing by three, the Threshers got two made free throws from Kendall Locke and a made jumper by Madyson McKinzie, scoring the first four points of the second quarter, to take their first lead outside of the first four minutes of the contest.
 
Tabor responded by going on a 17-0 run, taking a 16-point advantage.
 
Bethel started the third quarter just as they did the second, scoring the first five points, cutting Tabor's lead to just 7 points.
 
The Threshers never got the score any closer than 7 as Tabor pushed their lead to 18 to end the third quarter and never looked back.
 
Key Statistic
 
Bethel's bench was outscored by Tabor's 49-9 in the loss.
 
By The Numbers
 
Bethel pulled in 10 offensive boards leading to just 3 second chance points.
 
Bethel scored 20 points in the paint to Tabor's 30.
 
The Threshers forced the Bluejays into 11 turnovers, while turning the ball over 22 times themselves.
 
Bethel was outrebounded Tabor, 37-33.
 
Seven Threshers scored in the loss, two in double-figures.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Josie Stupey (14)
 
Rebounds: Three Tied (5)
 
Assists: Kendall Locke (4)
 
Steals: Josie Stupey (2)
 
Blocks: Taylor Hight (3)
 
UP NEXT
 
The Threshers are back in action for their final non-exhibition contest of the 2023 calendar year as they travel to Fulton, Mo. to take on the Owls of William Woods on December 16^th at 1:00 PM. 
 
 
 
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