PILOTS GET BIG ROAD WIN AT MVNU
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Bethel Women’s Basketball outscored Mount Vernon Nazarene 28-8 in the third quarter to seize control of the game and would go on to win 86-70 on Wednesday. Nyla Asad led the Pilots with 14 points off the bench, while Alba Garcia, Jazmen Watts, and Katie Kinker all added double figures.
GAME VITALS
Score: Bethel def. Mount Vernon Nazarene 86-70
Records: Bethel (10-16, 5-9) | Mount Vernon Nazarene (14-12, 8-6)
NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll: Bethel – NR | Mount Vernon Nazarene – NR
Location: Ariel Arena | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, Ohio
STAT TRACKER
Nyla Asad: 14 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast
Jazmen Watts: 13 pts, 4 reb, 5-13 fg
Katie Kinker: 11 pts, 3 reb, 3-6 3-pt
Alba Garcia: 10 pts, 5 reb, 4-9 fg
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
The Pilots hit 11 three-pointers, their first time making double-digit treys since a January 22 win over Spring Arbor. Their 30 attempts from long range are the fewest for any game with double-digit makes this season.
The Pilots forced 23 turnovers and capitalized with 32 points.
While pulling down 18 offensive rebounds apiece, the Pilots won the battle of second chance point 23-7.
NEXT TIME OUT
The Pilots return to the Wiekamp Athletic Center to host Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday at 1:00 pm.