Bethel MBB outlast Holy Cross 82-75 in OT

by | Dec 10, 2020 | Featured, Headlines | 0 comments

NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Bethel Men’s Basketball earned their first win in overtime this season, defeating Holy Cross 82-75 on Wednesday evening. Zac Owens led all scorers with a game-high 29 points, while Jani Griffith added his second straight game with at least 16 points and 7 rebounds.

 

GAME VITALS

  • Score: Bethel def. Holy Cross 82-75 ot
  • Records: Bethel (7-2) | Holy Cross (0-1)
  • NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll:  Bethel – NR | Holy Cross – RV
  • Location: McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, Ind.

 

STAT TRACKER

 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

  • The Pilots outrebounded the Saints 43-35 and had four players with 7 rebounds each.
  • Jani Griffith recorded his second straight game with at least 16 points and 7 rebounds. He is shooting 10-13 from the field and a perfect 12-12 from the line in his last two outings.
  • The Pilots outscored the Saints 11-4 in the overtime period.

 

NEXT TIME OUT

  • The Pilots travel to Mount Vernon Nazarene on Friday at 3:00 pm.

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