Mishawaka, Ind.--- The Bethel University Women's Basketball team started their season in style Thursday night at the Wiekamp Center, winning their season opener 67-61 over Cornerstone University and giving new head coach Scott Polsgrove his first coaching victory at BU.
 
The Pilots were led by sophomore Maiah Shelton, who scored 23 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Katie Kinker added 12 points and 4 rebounds and Nyla Asad chipped in 7 points and 3 steals.

Bethel's halftime lead of 40-31 was cut to 2 points on two occasions, but timely free throw shooting down the stretch sealed the win.

For the game, Bethel converted on 15 of 21 from the charity stripe (71%).
 
Bethel had 16 bench points and 8 second chance points. They also had 7 points off turnovers and 26 total points in the paint.
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Bethel made 42.9% of their three pointers during the game (6/14).
• The Pilots connected on 41.8% of their field goals (23/55)

 
 
NEXT TIME OUT

• The Lady Pilots will be facing IU South Bend on Oct. 29^th at home at 12:00 p.m.

 
 
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