MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The Bethel Wildcats hit 17 of their first 23 shots and used that hot shooting to lead the visiting Freed-Hardeman Lions 59-42 at the half Thursday night in Crisp Arena. FHU would cut into the deficit at 59-46 early in the second half but never any closer as Bethel beat the Lions 104-83.
It was the 75th meeting between the two programs with Freed leading the series 38-37. It was Bethel's second straight win over FHU.
The Wildcats moved to 7-8 overall and 2-8 in the MSC. The Lions lost their third straight and dropped to 9-5 and 4-4.
Bethel shot 56 percent in the game hitting 38-of-57 from the floor. The Cats hit 15 three-pointers and connected on 13-of-16 free throws. FHU was 31-of-58 from the field at 53 percent. The Lions hit nine three's and hit 12-of-20 charity tosses. Bethel had a 32-24 margin in rebounds.
Jarred Walker scored a career high 22 points to lead the Wildcats. Chandler Clements followed with 20 points. Clements also had seven rebounds and three assists. Kamron Rose had 16 points and seven boards. Jon Brown, in his first start for the Wildcats tossed in 14 points. Tyler Neely and Myron McKinney completed the scoring for the Cats with 10 points each.
Kortland Martin led FHU with 17 points.
Coach Jeff Britt was pleased with the win. "I am really proud of our team. It was a great effort for the full 40 minutes. We have been stressing to our entire squad the need to play a full game and we did just that today. Freed is a very good team that can score in so many ways. We will turn our attention to an outstanding Georgetown team and we will certainly need this type effort against one of the best teams in the nation."
The Cats return to action Thursday hosting No. 17 Georgetown at 6 p.m.
Fans can watch the game on Wildcat Vision at https://www.bethelathletics.com/f/WildcatVision.php
Live stats:
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Ticket Information
HomeTown Ticketing has been named the Official Ticketing Partner for Bethel University sporting events. This applies for basketball and football only.
All in attendance for basketball and football games will be required to have a ticket for admission.
The partnership will provide convenient online ticketing options for consumers, as well as additional security and reporting capabilities for the Bethel staff to utilize.
To obtain tickets, students, fans and supporters are asked to visit www.bethelathletics.com and go to the Tickets tab at the top of the page. The ticket tab will list all home events that tickets are required for. Obtain or purchase the tickets at that tab.
Ticket prices may vary and are notated for each event as it is listed.
Remember to social distance and wear your mask inside the arena at all times. Currently due to COVID-19, there will be no food or drinks allowed inside the arena.
Arena Protocols
Precautions and measures for teams, coaches and support staff
- MSC guidelines are being followed. These guidelines include but are not limited to :
1 - Coach/Player education about how to slow/prevent the spread of COVID-19
2 - Daily screening, pre travel screening
3- Cleaning and sanitizing of materials and facilities used and to be used
4 – Bench maximums
5- Coaching staff and support staff to wear masks
Precautions for fans & staff in arena
Each venue at Bethel University is under MSC & NAIA reduced capacity guidelines
Masks required at all times
- All fans enter gates next to ticket booths (no exceptions) All fans must have a ticket for entrance
- Fans are required to wear face masks at all times at ALL TIMES
- No food or drinks allowed in the arena
- Fans are required to sit six feet apart unless they are within a family group
- Only authorized and pre-game approved personnel allowed on the floor before and after the games
- Only authorized and pre-game approved personnel allowed near benches and press row
- We ask that fans do their best to not intermingle closely with players not in their family group before or after the game
- Selected games will be video streamed with no charge during the fall. There will be a streaming charge for spring contests.
These measures are subject to change with further details to be posted at www.bethelathletics.com
