Women's Basketball: Bison Defense Tames Tomcats

Bethany, W.Va. – The Bethany College women's basketball entered back in the win column after defeating Thiel College Tomcats 50-30 inside Hummel Field House Wednesday evening.

GAME FLOW

• The Bison pulled ahead 14-0 before the Tomcats hit their first bucket of the game coming at the 1:49 mark in the first stanza.
• Bethany took a narrow 18-7 lead heading into the second stanza.
• Despite cold shooting in the second, the Bison held onto a double-digit lead, 26-16 heading into the half.
• The Bison used an 18 point third quarter to build a commanding lead over the Tomcats leading 44-22 heading into the final stanza.
• Both teams didn't shoot the ball well in the fourth but the Bison were able to hold off the Tomcats and sealed the victory.

IN THE BOX SCORE

• Sophomore Makenzee Mason led the Bison with 17 points and nine rebounds. She shot 8-for-10 from the charity stripe and dished out two assists.
• Senior Courtney Walker added 10 points and freshman Ashleigh Wheeler contributed nine points and three assists.

UP NEXT 

The Bethany Bison have a quick turn around when they host Franciscan on Thursday, February 10 at 6 pm inside Hummel Field House.