Titans Defeat Bison

Bethany, W.Va – The Bethany College women's basketball team returned to Hummel Field House for a PAC contest against the Westminster College Titans Saturday afternoon. The Titans used a strong first half to seal the win over the Bison, 74-50. Courtney Walker led the Green and White with 13 points and eight rebounds.

GAME OVERVIEW

The Bison opened up the game with a 5-2 lead. Bethany's Samaria Murry hit a jumper to get the Bison on the board. After an Abbey Dobbins free throw and a jumper later, the Green and White led at the 7:51 mark. Bethany led up until the five minute mark of the first stanza when the Titans took the lead after an old fashion three point play. Westminster took their first double-digit lead with 1:42 left, leading 17-7 and led 19-11 after the first stanza.

In the second stanza, Bethany allowed Westminster to continue to build on their lead. The Titans used a 6-2 run to push the lead to 37-24 heading into the intermission.

After halftime, the Bison looked to cut the Titan lead. Bethany outscored the Titans, 12-9, cutting the lead to ten (46-36), heading into the final stanza.

An Allison Kuhn layup brought the Bison within single-digits for the first time since the first stanza. However, the Titans closed out the fourth comfortably cruising by the Green and White and a 28-14 quarter. Bethany shot 32.1% (17-53) from the field while Westminster had a 45.8% (27-59) field goal percentage.

IN THE BOX SCORE

• Courtney Walker – 13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
• Kelsie Meintel – 9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
• Allison Kuhn – 8 points, 2 assists

RECORDS

Bethany College Bison – 6-17 (5-9 PAC)

Westminster College Titans – 19-5 (12-3 PAC)

UP NEXT 

Bethany College women's basketball hits the road for their final two games. The Bison take on Washington & Jefferson Presidents on Wednesday, February 19, at 6 pm. The Green and White close out the regular season on Saturday, February 22 against the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets at 1 pm.