WICHITA, Kan. - The Bethel College men's basketball team stymied the Friends Falcons in the second half allowing just seven points to be scored in the first 14 minutes of the second half as they took the contest 62-43.
 
The first half was a tightly contested matchup as neither team gained much separation from one another as they entered the intermission 19-17 in favor of the Threshers.
 
After scoring just 19 points in the first 20 minutes, Bethel scored 43 points in the final 20 minutes. Bethel held Friends to just 21% shooting from the floor before calling off the dogs with just over three minutes left to play.
 
Following the first basket of the half coming from the Falcons, Bethel answered with a 23-0 run led by Nick Bonner and Harper Jonas who had 6 points apiece.
 
 
Key Statistic
 
Bethel held Friends to under 30% shooting from the floor in both halves.
 
By The Numbers
 
The Threshers pulled in 7 offensive boards, leading to 4 second chance points.
 
Bethel finished with 10 points in the paint compared to the Friends' 14.
 
The Threshers turned the ball over 11 times while forcing the Falcons into 13.
 
Bethel pulled in 43 rebounds to Friends 38.
 
Eight Threshers scored in the win, two in double digits.
 
The Threshers shot 56% from the floor in the second half including making 7 of their 14 three point attempts.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Nick Bonner (17)
 
Rebounds: Jalyn Todd (11)
 
Assists: Jared Richardson (4)
 
Steals: Nick Bonner, Carmelo Yakubu (2)
 
Blocks: Jalyn Todd, Nick Bonner (2)
 
Up Next
 
The Threshers are back in action on Wednesday, January 24^th at 8:00 PM as they host the Kansas Welseyan Coyotes inside Thresher Gym.
 
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