MISHAWAKA – Bethel Men's Basketball was overwhelmed by No. 13 Grace in the Wiekamp Athletic Center on Saturday, losing 88-67. Nathan Aerts led the Pilots with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Grace def. Bethel 88-67
• Records: Bethel (6-5, 2-2) | Grace (11-0, 4-0)
• NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll:  Bethel – NR | Grace – No. 13
• Location: Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

STAT TRACKER

• Nathan Aerts: 13 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast
• Brandon Hunt: 11 pts, 3 reb
• Drew Greene: 11 pts, 2 reb
• Jared DeHart: 10 pts, 2 reb

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Lancers opened the game with dunks on four of their first eight possessions and made 15 of their first 19 shots from the field, racing out to a 34-17 lead 12 minutes into the game. The Pilots never got the margin within 13 points the remainder of the game.
• The Lancers outscored the Pilots 52-22 on points in the paint.
• The Lancers capitalized on the Pilots' miscues, turning just 11 Bethel turnovers into 17 points.

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Pilots host Judson in non-conference play on Saturday, December 11 at 12:00 pm in the Wiekamp Athletic Center.

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