NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College women's basketball team dropped the first ever matchup between the Threshers and the Evangel Valor 66-51.
 
The Threshers started the contest slow shooting just 12% from the floor in the opening 10 minutes of play.
 
Bethel bounced back in the second quarter shooting 50% from the floor and from three point range as they made up their five point deficit following the first quarter to force a 28-28 tie at the break.
 
As it has for a majority of their losses this season, the third quarter ended up being the ultimate downfall for the Threshers as they were outscored by 11 points in the frame.
 
Bethel shot the ball better in the final frame, but were once again outscored as Evangel pulled away for the 15 point victory.
 
Key Statistic
 
The difference in the contest came on the glass where the Valor pulled in 50 boards to the Threshers 38.
 
By The Numbers
 
The Threshers pulled in 14 offensive boards, leading to 7 second chance points.
 
Bethel finished with 26 points in the paint compared to the Evangel's 30.
 
The Threshers turned the ball over 14 times to the Valor's 15.
 
Eight Threshers scored in the loss, two in double digits.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Kendall Locke (22)
 
Rebounds: Kendall Locke, Madyson McKinzie (7)
 
Assists: Kendall Locke (4)
 
Steals: Natalie Richards (4)
 
Blocks: Natalie Richards (3)
 
Up Next
 
The Threshers are back in action on Saturday, January 20^th at 5:00 PM as they take on the Friends Falcons in Wichita.
 
 
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