MISHAWAKA – Bethel Men’s Basketball rallied back from 18 points down in the second half to tie the game on a Jared DeHart three-pointer with seven seconds left only to see the Knights sink two free throws with 0.4 seconds left on the clock to get the 81-79 win. Christian Stewart drove the length of the court and drew a whistle against the Pilots as he was tossing up a desperation attempt to get to the line. Zac Owens led the Pilots with 24 points.
GAME VITALS
Score: Marian def. Bethel 81-79
Records: Bethel (12-13, 5-8) | Marian (17-4, 9-4)
NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll: Bethel – NR | Marian – No. 24
Location: Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.
STAT TRACKER
Jared DeHart: 23 pts, 4-7 3-pt, 7-8 ft
Zac Owens: 24 pts, 4 reb, 4-6 3-pt
Trent Edwards: 4 pts, 6 reb
Nathan Aerts: 11 pts, 5-9 fg
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
The game featured 43 fouls called and 58 free throws attempted.
The Pilots were 11-of-25 from the three-point line, their fourth time in the last six games shooting about 40-percent. The Pilots rank 15th in the NAIA in three-point shooting at 37.7-percent on the season.
The Pilots have dropped three straight games for the first time this season.
NEXT TIME OUT
The Pilots travel to Upland on Saturday to take on Taylor at 3:00 pm.