SWEDES SOAR PAST EAGLES IN REMATCH WIN

Lindsborg, Kan. - The Bethany College Swedes hosted the Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles, Saturday, February 1^st in their weekend rematch. The Swedes were coming off a win over York University earlier in the week and were looking to cash in on a second for the week.

Out of the gate, the Swedes looked solid as their offense was slowly gaining traction over the Eagles who were struggling, only shooting 22% from the floor. Bethany took a five-point lead over Oklahoma Wesleyan heading into the second quarter, 15-10. Things picked up and the Eagles managed to go into halftime with the score tied at 31-31. The Swedes came out of the break hot, shooting 50%. Bethany gained a slight advantage going into the fourth quarter with a lead of three, 49-46. Fourth and final quarter proved troublesome for the Eagles who struggled to contain the Swedes' offense as they had another successful shooting quarter at 53% from field goal range. In the end, the Swedes held on and beat the Eagles, 69-61.

Notable stats include, Emily Green with 4 assists, 6 rebounds, and 1 steal, Kylie Dunn with 15 points, 2 assists, and 1 block, Janae Black-Harmon with a double, 10 rebounds and 10 points, and Jaden Newfarmer with a double, 10 rebounds, 16 points, and 1 block.

Up Next…

Bethany College will be hosting the McPherson College Bulldogs, Wednesday, February 5^th starting at 6pm in Hahn Gymnasium, wear pink for Pink Night!

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