KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The Bethel College women's basketball team picked up a three-point victory on the road over the Avila Eagles.
 
After both teams played the first quarter even, the Eagles shot 50% from the floor and three-point range to take a five-point lead into the intermission.
 
The Threshers knocked down four threes in the third quarter, their first made deep shots of the contest as they matched the Eagles 17 points in the frame to trail by five points entering the final 10 minutes.
 
Bethel held Avila to under 30% shooting in the final frame while knocking down over 43% of their own shot attempts. The Threshers took their first lead since the first quarter at the three-minute mark as they didn't trail on their way to the three-point victory.
 
Key Statistic
 
Bethel pulled in 15 offensive rebounds leading to 18 second chance points.
 
By The Numbers
 
As a team, Bethel recorded 7 steals in the contest.
 
Bethel pulled in 41 rebounds to Avila's 29.
 
Eight Threshers scored in the win, Natalie Richards and Kendall Locke in double-figures.
 
The Threshers outscored the Eagles in the paint 26-24.
 
Bethel finished with 16 points off of turnovers in the contest while the Threshers lost the turnover battle 15-13.
 
Thresher Leaders
 
Points: Natalie Richards (21)
 
Rebounds: Kendall Locke (9)
 
Assists: Caryn Yoder (6)
 
Steals: Kendall Locke (4)
 
Blocks: None
 
Up Next
 
The Threshers finish off the regular season with a home contest against the Sterling Warriors with tip-off scheduled at 5:00 PM.
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