NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College Men's Basketball team built up a double-digit lead in the first half and cruised to a 76-57 victory over Tabor.

Bethel started the contest 14-4 as they started the contest making six of their first nine shots. At the halfway mark in the first half, the Threshers held onto an 18-8 lead.

Bethel closed out the opening half on a 14-6 run to take a 39-24 lead into the intermission. Clifford Byrd II had 11 points and Bryant Mocaby had 10 in the first half.

The Threshers used an 18-0 run over a six and a half minute span to blow the game wide open taking a 59-31 lead. 

Bethel pushed their lead to 30 when Christion Whitaker knocked home a free throw with five minutes and some change left to play.

Bethel began slowly emptying their bench as the Bluejays left their starters in, cutting 11 points out of the lead in the final four minutes.

Key Statistic
 
The Threshers shot over 52% from the floor in the contest including 60.71% in the first half.
 
By The Numbers
 
Bethel outscored Tabor in the paint 36-20.

The Threshers pulled in just 5 offensive boards leading to 7 second chance points.
 
Bethel out rebounded Tabor 33-32.

Ten Threshers scored in the victory, three in double figures led by Harper Jonas'  team high 14 points. Bryant Mocaby and Clifford Byrd II finished with 13 points a piece. 
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Harper Jonas (14)
 
Rebounds: Bryant Mocaby (8)
 
Assists: Clifford Byrd II, Javen Hutton (4)
 
Steals: Clifford Byrd II (4)
 
Blocks: Jalyn Todd (3)
 
Next Up

The Threshers will be back in action on Saturday, February 11th as they travel for their final road test of the regular season taking on the York Panthers with tip-off scheduled for 4:00 PM.