Posted: Jan 07, 2023

Lady Cats Drop Tough Decision at UC

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – The Bethel Lady Wildcats continued their road trip Saturday traveling to the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg. The Patriots remained unbeaten at home (11-0) with a 63-59 victory.

After falling behind 12-4, the Cats behind the scoring of Haleigh Caviness and Madison Hart closed the gap to 17-14 at the end of the first quarter. Caviness had seven points while Hart tossed in six tallies.

Balanced scoring allowed the Cats to trail by only one at the half at 36-35. Four Wildcats had five or more points. Caviness led Bethel with 10.

Several lead changes in the third saw the quarter close with Bethel taking a 51-48 margin headed to the fourth stanza.

With the game tied at 55 all with just under four minutes left, the Pats outscored the Cats 8- 4 to win. CU outscored Bethel 15-8 in the final ten minutes.

Bethel shot 36 percent from the floor and knocked down six three-pointers. The Cats struggled from the free throw line at 13-of-23.

Cumberlands (RV) shot 32 percent and nailed seven three-pointers. The Pats hit 16-of -24 free throw attempts.

The Patriots had a 38-30 rebound advantage. The teams combined for 36 turnovers in the game with Bethel finishing with 20 in the game.

Caviness and Alyia Lee led Bethel with 14 points each. Hart who played much of the second half in foul trouble had 11 points. Keely Morrow finished with 10 points.

Kassie Monday, the reigning MSC Player of the Week led CU with 15 points.

Bethel dropped to 7-10 overall and 3-8 in the league. Bethel is 1-7 on the road this year. CU moved to 14-3 and 8-3. It was CU's sixth straight win.

Bethel returns home Thursday to host No. 3 Campbellsville. Tip-off is slated for 5:30 p.m.

Live coverage:

Video:

https://bethelathletics.com/watch

Stats:

https://bethelathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2022-23/boxscores/20230112_94pf.xml

Radio:

The Countdown to Tip-off Show begins at 5 p.m. on 100.9, WEIO

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