Men's Basketball: Bison cruise in victory over Wolverines

BETHANY, W.Va. – Five Bethany College men's basketball players scored in double figures in an 84-70 victory over the Grove City College Wolverines inside Hummel Field House Tuesday night.

GAME FLOW

• It was a back and forth battle for much of the first half. Grove City held a 7-2 lead until Ben Guffey hit a three pointer to cut the lead. The Bison took the lead after Tony Fox hit a pair of free-throws then made a jumper on the following possession. Both teams exchanged the lead, but with the Bison ahead, 27-25 with six minutes remaining, the Bison gained full control of the game. The Green and White went on a 17-4 run.
• The Bison led 44-31 at the half.
• The second half remained in the Bison's control with the Green and White leading by as many as 23. The Wolverines cut the deficit to 11 but the Bison were able to hold off and complete the victory.

IN THE BOX SCORE

• Tony Fox led the Bison with 19 points. He chipped in three assists with four rebounds and four steals.
• Troy Hixson had 13 points, followed by Ben Guffey (12), Cole Dailey (10) and Jaydis Kennedy (10).
• Will Brooks pulled down a team-high seven rebounds.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Bethany shot 50.0% from the field while Grove City shot 40.0%.
• The Bison went 11-for-26 from behind the arc.
• Grove City had 18 turnovers leading to 19 Bethany points.
• The Wolverines held the advantage on the boards, 42-29. They scored 16 second chance points.

NOTABLES

• The win against Grove City is the first win over the Wolverines since 2018.

RECORDS

Bethany College – 4-6 (3-3 PAC)

Grove City College – 5-4 (2-4 PAC)

UP NEXT

Bethany has a quick turnaround as they play Fairmont State on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 2 pm for an exhibition game. The Bison return home on Saturday, Dec. 16 against Saint Vincent College at 3 pm.