NORTH NEWTON, Kan.—Kendall Locke delivered a pair of clutch plays in the final moments, hitting a game-tying step-back three-pointer with three seconds remaining and following it with the game-winning basket at the buzzer to lift Bethel College to a dramatic 68-66 victory over Oklahoma Wesleyan University on Saturday afternoon at Thresher Gym.

Locke finished with a double-double, scoring 20 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and dishing out a game-high seven assists. Carley Robb also poured in 20 points, hitting six three-pointers, while Madyson McKinzie anchored the defense with 10 rebounds and added nine points.

How It Happened

Bethel started strong, using hot shooting in the first half to build a 36-20 lead by halftime. However, Oklahoma Wesleyan stormed back in the second half, outscoring Bethel 46-32 as the game came down to the final seconds.

With 15 seconds left and the Threshers trailing by three, Locke calmly stepped back and drained a deep three-pointer to tie the game at 66-66. After an Oklahoma Wesleyan turnover on the ensuing possession, Locke struck again, driving through the lane and sinking the game-winner as the clock expired, sending the Thresher faithful into a frenzy.

Inside the Numbers

• Bethel shot 43.9% from the field, including 39.1% from beyond the arc (9-for-23).
• Oklahoma Wesleyan shot 40.3% overall and 37.5% from three-point range (6-for-16).
• The Threshers outrebounded the Eagles 40-32, including a 9-8 edge on offensive boards.
• Bethel's defense forced 11 turnovers, converting them into 15 points.