HILLSBORO, Kan. - The Bethel College men's basketball team picked up a much needed victory in a contest with major KCAC standings as they defeated the Tabor Bluejays on their home court, 90-62.
 
In a first half that saw both teams exchange the lead back and forth with neither leading by more than two possessions at a time, the Threshers held on to a four-point advantage going into the intermission.
 
Carmelo Yakubu ended the opening 20 minutes with 11 points on a perfect five of five from the field to lead the Threshers.
 
Bethel would nearly double up Tabor in the second half thanks to a 34-14 run over a six-minute span. Nick Bonner knocked down three three-point baskets to lead the charge as he scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half. Keyaun Hoskin and Jalyn Todd each added in 5 points apiece during the run as well.
 
After not making a three-point basket until the final six minutes in the first half, the Threshers knocked down eight in the final 20 minutes as they blew the game wide open.
 
Key Statistic
 
Bethel knocked down 50% of their three-point attempts in the contest making 11 of their 22 attempts while holding the Bluejays to just 17% as they made 4 of 23 attempts.
 
By The Numbers
 
As a team, Bethel blocked 3 Bluejay shot attempts while stealing the ball 10 times.
 
Bethel pulled in 41 rebounds to Tabor's 36.
 
Twelve Threshers scored in the win, four in double-figures.
 
Bethel pulled in 6 offensive boards in the contest leading to four second chance points.
 
The Threshers got a lot of bench production in the contest as they scored 36 points from non-starters.
 
Bethel shot over 54% from the floor and 50% from three-point range in the victory.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Carmelo Yakubu (17)
 
Rebounds: Carmelo Yakubu (9)
 
Assists: Carmelo Yakubu (3)
 
Steals: Three Tied (2)
 
Blocks: Three Tied (1)
 
Up Next
 
The Threshers continue their three-game road trip by traveling to Nebraska to take on the York Panthers on Saturday, February 17^th at 8:00 PM.
 
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