MISHAWAKA, Ind. – The Bethel College Pilots’ men’s basketball team ended their two-game losing streak in tremendous fashion on Saturday afternoon, running away from rival Grace 85-58 inside the Wiekamp Athletic Center. Trevion Crews became the first player in program history to record multiple triple-doubles in a career with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-high-tying 14 assists.
GAME VITALS
- Game Score:Â Bethel def. Grace 85-58
- Records:Â Bethel (19-7, 8-6) | Grace (12-14, 2-12)
- NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll: Bethel – No. 14 | Grace – not rated
- Location:Â Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel College | Mishawaka, Ind.
STAT TRACKER
- Trevion Crews – 12 pts, 10 reb, 14 ast, 2 stl
- Luke Fisher – 18 pts, 4 reb, 7-8 fg
- Paul Forman – 18 pts, 6 reb, 8-11 fg
- Ryan Lutz – 12 pts, 5 reb, 4-6 3-pt
NEWS AND NOTES
- Trevion Crews recorded his second triple-double of the season—the sixth triple-double in program history—making him the first player in program history with multiple triple-doubles in a career. He tied a career-high with 14 assists, to go beside just 2 turnovers.
- The Pilots shot 20-for-26 from the field in the second half, including 8-of-12 from the three-point line. After the Lancers pulled to within 49-44 with 11:09 remaining, the Pilots exploded for a 28-8 run to take their largest lead of the game at 77-52 with 3:43 remaining. The Pilots went 10-for-11 from the field during the decisive run.
- The Pilots saw six players reach double-digit scoring for the second time in five games.
- The 27-point win marks the largest margin of victory over the Lancers inside the Wiekamp Athletic Center since a 106-68 win on January 5, 1999.
UP NEXT
- The Pilots travel to Indianapolis for a pivotal matchup with conference tournament seeding implications, taking on No. 16 Marian on Tuesday at 7 pm.