MISHAWAKA – Bethel Men’s basketball jumped out to a large lead against Grace on Saturday afternoon and held on late for a 101-95 victory over the Lancers in the Wiekamp Athletic Center. The Pilots led by as many as 31 points just 90 seconds into the second stanza, buoyed by Zac Owen’s season-high 35 point effort.

 

GAME VITALS

  • Score: Bethel def. Grace 101-95
  • Records: Bethel (6-2, 2-1) | Grace (5-3, 0-2)
  • NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll:  Bethel – NR | Grace – NR
  • Location: Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

 

STAT TRACKER

 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

  • The Pilots improved to 72-65 all-time against Grace.
  • The Pilots outrebounded the Lancers 44-30, including 19 rebounds on the offensive glass and held a 27-5 advantage in second chance points.
  • Zac Owens tied for the ninth-most made three-pointers in single game program history with 7.
  • The Pilots led by as many as 31 at 68-37 with 18:31 remaining before the Lancers cut the lead to two with a 48-29 run at 87-85 with 4:44 remaining.

 

NEXT TIME OUT

  • The Pilots welcome Saint Xavier to the Wiekamp Athletic Center on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.