MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The Bethel Wildcats used a 54-35 advantage in points in the paint to beat Campbellsville 89-79 Saturday afternoon in Crisp Arena. The Cats improved to 8-9 overall and 3-9 in the MSC. Campbellsville dropped their seventh straight and fell to 6-10 and 4-9.
The Wildcats led 39-34 at the half. The Wildcats led the entire second half and outscored the Tigers 50-45 in the final twenty minutes.
Bethel's Chandler Clements had a game high 25 points with 20 of those coming in the second half. Jon Brown popped in 18 points while Myron McKinney came off the bench with 11. Kamron Rose had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Taiveyhon Mason led the Tigers with 21 points.
Bethel had a 41-33 advantage in rebounds. The Wildcats committed just 10 turnovers while CU had 16 in the game. The Wildcats had 10 steals in the match-up.
Coach Jeff Britt was happy the way his team bounced back after the loss to Georgetown. "We are pleased with our effort and desire tonight. Chandler was sensational in the second half and sparked us in scoring. Jon is getting more comfortable in his role. Kam used is size in the paint and played well. I thought our bench gave us some solid minutes. Our board work was also a factor. We will get some rest, let the legs stay strong and get ready for a good Oakland City squad."
The Wildcats host Oakland City Monday night in Crisp. Tip-off will be thirty minutes after the completion of the women's game which begins at 4:30 p.m.
Fans can watch the game on Wildcat Vision at www.bethelathletics.com.
Live video:
https://www.bethelathletics.com/f/WildcatVision.php
Live stats:
http://www.dakstats.com/Websync/Pages/Webcasts.aspx?association=10
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
