KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Needing a win to keep their season alive, the Bethel College women's basketball team beat the Sterling Warriors for the second time this season, a feat that the program has never done.
Despite shooting the lower percentage of the two foes in the first quarter, the Threshers held on to an eight point lead thanks to their seven offensive rebounds and six made three point baskets.
The roles flipped in the second quarter as BC turned in the 50% shooting percentage from the floor, but were outscored in the quarter. Fortunately for the Threshers, they were able to almost keep pace with the Warriors in the quarter as BC held onto a four-point lead at the break.
Both teams played the third quarter even despite Bethel being able to push a one-time two point lead up to as much as ten in the frame.
Bethel recorded its second twenty-point quarter in the final frame despite going 0-for-6 from three-point range. The Threshers knocked down 11 free throws, while holding the Warriors to just three made baskets over the final 10 minutes of the contest.
Key Statistic
Bethel knocked down 10 three-pointers while holding Sterling to just three makes from deep.
By The Numbers
As a team, Bethel recorded 3 blocked shots while stealing the ball 14 times in the contest.
Bethel pulled in 40 rebounds to Sterling's 43.
The Threshers pulled in 17 offensive boards leading to 22 second chance points.
Eight Threshers scored in the win, three in double-figures.
The Threshers were outscored by the Warriors in the paint 28-24.
Bethel finished with 32 points off of turnovers in the contest while winning the turnover battle 22-26.
The Threshers assisted on 25 of their 27 made field goal attempts.
Kendall Locke recorded her first career double-double as she finished the contest with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals.
Thresher Leaders
Points:
Natalie Richards (24)
Rebounds:
Kendall Locke (10)
Assists:
Kendall Locke (8)
Steals:
Kendall Locke (4)
Blocks:
Carley Robb (2)
Up Next
The Threshers will be back in action for the KCAC Quarterfinals as they travel to Hillsboro, Kan. to take on the #1 seeded Tabor Bluejays on Wednesday, February 28
th at 7:00 PM.
