Bethel WBB race pass Lawrence Tech 84-52

by | Nov 8, 2025 | Basketball, Bethel University, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA

WINONA LAKE, Ind. — The Bethel Pilots (2-0) defeated the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils (1-2) 84-52 on Day One of the Val Weinstein Classic on Friday evening.

Previous to Friday’s matchup, Bethel had not faced Lawrence Tech in over a decade. The Pilots last defeated Lawrence Tech 72-59 on Oct. 24, 2014.

Mariah Claywell was the leading scorer for the Pilots with 16 points, shooting 5-12 (41.6%) from the field while racking up ten boards.

Jazmyn Smith led the team in rebounds with 13, showcasing 14 points in addition to a block.

Freshman Joslyn Marshall led the way from downtown, shooting perfectly from three (3-3).

Head Coach Scott Polsgrove shared, “We had great effort on both ends of the floor and got really good contribution from everyone…”

The Pilots will compete in Day Two of the Val Weinstein Classic tomorrow, and will face the Indiana University East Red Wolves at 12 PM in the Manahan OCC.

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