Hot Start Fizzles Out for WBB

PITTSBURGH, Pa – The Bethany Bison started off hot against a tough Chatham Cougar squad, but was unable to sustain that success through all four quarters. The Bison ended up being outscored 75-50, dropping their first game of the new year.

The Bethany offense came out the gate firing, putting up 20 points while going 8-11 from the floor in the first quarter. The Bison went on a 9-0 run to begin the game, which propelled them to a lead as time expired in the first. The offense ran through Kaedlee Potter, who scored eight of her 17 points in the opening 10 minutes. Bethany held a 20-14 lead entering the second.

A new quarter halted Bethany's offensive momentum and allowed Chatham to build. The Bison fought hard on defense, limiting the Cougar's shooting percentage to just 31.5% in the first half, but the offensive turnovers came back to hurt Bethany,

Despite the Bethany defense playing solid, Chatham took over the lead entering the locker room at half 32-29. The Bison were giving too many turnovers, allowing the Cougars to claw their way back into the game.

The same story continued for the final two quarters of the game. The Bison offense never was able to stack made field goals to build momentum, as they continued to give the ball away. Chatham winded down the clock in the fourth quarter en route to a 75-50 victory. 

INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES

• Bethany shot 72.7% in the first quarter. The best quarter for Chatham was the third, only shooting 47.6%.

• The Bison had 31 total turnovers. The Cougars had 19.

• Over 75% of Chatham's points were "freebies" with 31 points coming off turnovers and 22 second chance points coming from 26 rebounds.

• The teams were equal on possessions with 74 each.

Bethany (7-5, 4-3 PAC) will look to bounce back in their first home matchup of the new year. They will host Saint Vincent (5-6, 4-2 PAC) Wednesday at 5:30pm in Hummel Field House.

This article was written by Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Colin Herb. If you believe that there are mistakes in information-- or have a separate thought relating to the event in the article-- please email cherb@bethanywv.edu for any corrections/comments.