NORTH NEWTON, Kan.—The Bethel College women's basketball team delivered an impressive performance on Saturday evening, defeating McPherson College 69-52 in Thresher Gym. With the victory, the Threshers improve to 11-9 overall and 10-4 in KCAC play.

Natalie Richards led the charge with a game-high 19 points, shooting 7-of-15 from the field and adding six rebounds. Kendall Locke contributed 13 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, while Carley Robb dominated the boards with a game-high 14 rebounds to go along with nine points.

How It Happened

Bethel set the tone early, outscoring McPherson 16-14 in the first quarter. The Threshers ramped up their defense in the second quarter, holding McPherson to just five points and heading into halftime with a commanding 34-19 lead.

Richards' scoring and Locke's playmaking extended the lead in the second half, as Bethel maintained control of the game. The Threshers' defense stifled McPherson throughout, holding them to just 30.6% shooting and forcing 24 turnovers.

McPherson's Raeghan Borman led the Bulldogs with 12 points, but the team struggled offensively against Bethel's aggressive defense.

Inside the Numbers

• Bethel shot 42.4% from the field and 72.2% from the free-throw line.
• The Threshers dominated the boards, outrebounding McPherson 40-30, including a 6-9 edge in offensive rebounds.
• Bethel's defense forced 24 turnovers, converting them into 21 points.
• McPherson was limited to 3-of-14 shooting (21.4%) from beyond the arc.

Up Next

The Threshers will hit the road on Wednesday, January 29th, to face Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan. Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM as Bethel aims to continue their strong KCAC play.