Wildcats Host Phoenix in Opening Round of MSC Tournament
MCKENZIE, Tenn. - The Bethel Wildcats host the Cumberland University Phoenix in the opening round of the Mid-South Conference Tournament.
Bethel (14-13, 10-12 MSC) is the tournament's eighth seed, while Cumberland (13-15, 9-13 MSC) is the ninth seed.
The Wildcats and Phoenix meet for the second time in five days and the third time this season. Bethel and CU split their two regular season games.
Cumberland won 70-59 on Dec. 10 in Lebanon. Tajah Fraley led the Phoenix with 18 points. Keyshawn Kennedy and Yassine Zlitni were the high scorers for the Wildcats with 11 points each.
Bethel won 81-68 on Feb. 16 at Crisp Arena. The Wildcats had three players score in double digits and were led by Querrion Gadson with 21 points. Jaylen Negron tallied 21, most among the Phoenix squad.
The Bethel-Cumberland winner advances to the quarterfinals to play top seeded Georgetown on Saturday at noon in Bowling Green, Ky.
Official Game Day Notes
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Bethel University Wildcats (14-13, 10-12 Mid-South)
Head Coach: Jeff Britt Career Record: 507-360 (28th year) Record at BU: 399-317 (23rd year)
Last Game: Lost 87-68 at UT Southern on Feb. 18
Statistical Leaders Points: Querrion Gadson (14.6) Rebounds: Brennon Marsh (5.0) Assists: Querrion Gadson (2.6) Steals: Tyler Neely (2.2) Blocks: Brennon Marsh (0.6) |
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Cumberland University Phoenix (13-15, 9-13 Mid-South)
Head Coach: Jeremy Lewis Career Record: 219-185 (14th year) With CU men: 69-69 (5th year)
Last Game: Lost 74-59 vs. Freed-Hardeman on Feb. 18
Statistical Leaders Points: Jordan Stephens (15.5) Rebounds: Nassir Coleman (8.6) Assists: Nassir Coleman (2.6) Steals: Jordan Stephens (1.8) Blocks: Nassir Coleman (0.8) |
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Team Stat Comparisons |
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STAT |
BETHEL |
CUMBERLAND |
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Points Scored/Game |
75.7 |
70.6 |
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Points Allowed/Game |
77.7 |
70.1 |
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Field Goal Pct. |
47.4 |
45.1 |
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3-Point Pct. |
29.7 |
31.7 |
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Free Throw Pct. |
67.6 |
64.0 |
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Rebounds/Game |
34.6 |
33.1 |
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Assists/Game |
11.7 |
11.7 |
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Turnovers/Game |
16.0 |
12.1 |
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Steals/Game |
8.4 |
8.5 |
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Blocks/Game |
2.3 |
2.3 |