NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - The Bethel College women's basketball team snapped their losing skid with an 81-54 victory over Southwestern College.
 
Despite their early struggles in the contest, the Threshers held onto a twenty-point lead at the intermission.
 
After holding a five-point lead going into the second quarter, Bethel doubled up Southwestern scoring 30 points to their 15. BC shot over 52% from the floor and 66% from three-point range in the second quarter as they held the 50-30 lead at the break.
 
The Threshers turned in their second 50% shooting quarter coming out of the break as they pushed their lead up to 26 points entering the final frame.
 
Both teams struggled offensively in the fourth quarter as the Threshers held the Moundbuilders to just over 13% shooting from the floor, but only shot 21% themselves.
 
Key Statistic
 
Bethel scored 38 points in the paint while holding the Moundbuilders to just 18.
 
By The Numbers
 
As a team, Bethel blocked 4 Builder shot attempts while stealing the ball 15 times.
 
Bethel pulled in 45 rebounds to Southwestern's 42.
 
Ten Threshers scored in the victory, four in double figures.
 
Bethel pulled in 11 offensive boards leading to 20 second chance points.
 
The Threshers assisted 19 of their 30 made baskets in the loss.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Natalie Richards (19)
 
Rebounds: Madyson McKinzie (9)
 
Assists: Kendall Locke (4)
 
Steals: Caryn Yoder, Lexi Robinson (3)
 
Blocks: Carley Robb (2)
 
Up Next
 
The Threshers are back in action on as they start a three game road trip beginning with Tabor College on Wednesday, February 14^th at 6:00 PM.
 
 
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