First Half Deficit Too Much for Bison to Overcome

Bethany, W.Va – The Bethany College women's basketball team returned to Hummel Field House for a PAC matchup against the Saint Vincent Bearcats. The Bison fell to the Bearcats, 79-58. Makayla Reynolds led the Green and White with 13 points and eight rebounds.

GAME OVERVIEW

Bethany and Saint Vincent battled in the opening minutes, with the Bearcats opening up with a quick layup off the opening tip. Allison Kuhn hit a three for the Bison to knot the game at 3-3. The Bearcats answered back with a made jumper. The Green and White kept battling to stay in the game, but the Bearcats took advantage of missed opportunities and built a lead and settled in. Bethany trailed 27-15 at the end of one.

In the second stanza, the Bison struggled to find the basket while the Bearcats capitalized to build a commanding lead, outscoring the Bison, 22-10. Bethany trailed 49-25 at the break.

The Green and White played a better second half, outscoring the Bearcats 33-30. Unfortunately, the first half deficit was too much for the Bison to overcome.

IN THE BOX SCORE

• Makayla Reynolds – 13 points, 8 rebounds
• Allison Kuhn – 9 points, 2 assists, 2 steals
• Courtney Walker – 9 points
• Haylie Glass – 8 points, 3 assists
• Alexis Heap – 8 points, 2 assists, 2 blocks

RECORDS

Bethany College Bison – 3-11 (2-3 PAC)

Saint Vincent Bearcats – 9-5 (5-0 PAC) 

UP NEXT 

Bethany College women's basketball will return to action on Wednesday, January 15, when they travel to Westminster, Pa for a PAC contest against the Westminster Titans at 6 pm.