Cats Host Cumberland in Opening Round of MSC Tournament
MCKENZIE, Tenn.- The Bethel Lady Wildcats host the Cumberland University Phoenix in the opening round of the Mid-South Conference Tournament Tuesday night in Crisp Arena. Bethel is 155-29 all-time in the history of the arena.
Bethel (13-15, 9-13 MSC) is the tournament's eighth seed, while Cumberland (12-15, 8-14 MSC) is the ninth seed.
The Lady 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 61-53 in overtime on Dec. 10 in Lebanon. Lindsey Freeman led the Phoenix with 18 points. Madison Hart was high scorer for the Lady Wildcats with 13 points.
Bethel won 66-45 on Feb. 16 at Crisp Arena. The Lady Wildcats had four players score in double digits and were led by Keely Morrow with 21 points. Lauren King tallied nine, most among the Phoenix squad.
Since 2003 Bethel leads the series 12-8. The Cats have won eight of the 11 games played in McKenzie.
The Bethel-Cumberland winner advances to the quarterfinals to play top seeded Campbellsville on Thursday at 5 p.m. in Bowling Green, Ky.
Official Game Day Notes
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Team Stat Comparisons |
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STAT |
BETHEL |
CUMBERLAND |
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Points Scored/Game |
65.9 |
63.1 |
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Points Allowed/Game |
66.5 |
67.1 |
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Field Goal Pct. |
39.7 |
40.0 |
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3-Point Pct. |
28.3 |
28.4 |
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Free Throw Pct. |
74.4 |
70.2 |
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Rebounds/Game |
33.3 |
36.5 |
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Assists/Game |
11.8 |
10.0 |
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Turnovers/Game |
13.4 |
16.5 |
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Steals/Game |
6.0 |
6.6 |
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Blocks/Game |
2.3 |
2.3 |
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Bethel University Lady Wildcats (13-15, 9-13 Mid-South)
Head Coach: Chris Nelson Career Record: 363-184 (17th year) Record at BU: 363-184 (17th year)
Last Game: Won 58-52 at UT Southern on Feb. 18
Statistical Leaders Points: Madison Hart (15.3) Rebounds: Madison Hart (6.6) Assists: Kalynn Howard (2.7) Steals: Hart/Howard (1.0) Blocks: Alyia Lee (1.1) |
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Cumberland University Phoenix (12-15, 8-14 Mid-South)
Head Coach: Scott Blum Career Record: 321-488 (26th year) Record at CU: 43-83 (5th year)
Last Game: Lost 63-60 vs. Freed-Hardeman on Feb. 18
Statistical Leaders Points: Lindsey Freeman (10.4) Rebounds: Britany Miller (6.1) Assists: Keara Sexton (2.7) Steals: Lindsey Freeman (1.3) Blocks: Britany Miller (0.7) |