Cats Win 4th in a Row with Victory at CRC
PARAGOULD, Ark. – The Bethel Wildcats won their 4th straight with an 87-78 road victory at Crowley's Ridge Tuesday night. The Cats remained unbeaten all-time versus the Pioneers at 8-0. Bethel moved to 9-3 on the season while CRC dropped to 1-11. Bethel had beaten CRC earlier this season 102-62 in McKenzie.
The Wildcats trailed 16-10 at one point but ripped off 16 unanswered to take a 20-10 margin with 12 minutes left in the first half. The Wildcats would lead by as many as 14 at 38-24 later but CRC rallied to pull to within 42-37 at the break. Hayden Thomas came off the bench to lead Bethel with 13 points in the half.
Bethel maintained the lead throughout the second half and appeared to have control of the game for the most part. CRC cut the lead to 78-71 with 2:30 left but the Cats would not fold winning by 11.
Both teams shot 47 percent from the field. The Wildcats knocked down eight three-pointers while CRC hit just three. Bethel had a 34-31 advantage in rebounds. The Cats are 9-1 when they out rebound their opponents. Bethel had 26 assists in the game.
Drew Thomas led Bethel with 21 points. Hayden Thomas finished with 20 points. Latrell Carter also came off the Wildcat bench with 14 points and seven rebounds. Jamarius Mayberry had a team high nine rebounds and finished with nine points. Jarred Walker had a team high five assists and scored nine points. Walker has 383 career assists which is 11th all-time in program history.
Coach Jeff Britt commented, "We knew this would be a different kind of game than what we had with them at our place. Chris (Perkins) does a good job with his program, and they are much better than their record indicates. I though Hayden and Latrell both gave us big lifts off the bench. We are pleased with the victory and now will go home and rest our legs for a tough battle Thursday at UTS."
The Wildcats jump back into league action Thursday with a visit to Tennessee Southern. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m.
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