HESSTON, Kan. — Bethel lost to Hesston College 3-0 on Wednesday to conclude their non-conference schedule. The Threshers were limited to four shots, including one on goal, and faced 23 shots and 12 on goal from Hesston.
Bethel spent long stretches defending Hesston chances, including an early sequence with the match still scoreless in which it kept Hesston from converting six attacking actions. The Threshers held out through another first-half stretch of four Hesston actions before later trying to answer after falling behind 1-0, earning three corner kicks in a short span and four corners across a 13-minute stretch without finding the net. In the second half, Bethel again limited the damage during a five-action Hesston stretch while trailing 2-0.
Bethel pushed late while down 3-0, creating five attacking actions, four shots and a corner over the closing stretch. Hesston College finished with a 23-4 shot advantage and put 12 shots on goal, while the Threshers had one shot on frame.
Harley Inskeep made nine saves in goal for Bethel, including five before halftime and four after the break.
Regina Mendoza had two of Bethel's four shots and the team's shot on goal, while
Mackenzie Stroud and
Taylor Andrew each added one attempt.
Up next, Bethel hosts Evangel on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. in North Newton, Kan. for Senior Day.
