MISHAWAKA – Bethel Men's Basketball rallied back from 18 points down in the second half to tie the game on a Jared DeHart three-pointer with seven seconds left only to see the Knights sink two free throws with 0.4 seconds left on the clock to get the 81-79 win. Christian Stewart drove the length of the court and drew a whistle against the Pilots as he was tossing up a desperation attempt to get to the line. Zac Owens led the Pilots with 24 points.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Marian def. Bethel 81-79
• Records: Bethel (12-13, 5-8) | Marian (17-4, 9-4)
• NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll: Bethel – NR | Marian – No. 24
• Location: Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

STAT TRACKER

• Jared DeHart: 23 pts, 4-7 3-pt, 7-8 ft
• Zac Owens: 24 pts, 4 reb, 4-6 3-pt
• Trent Edwards: 4 pts, 6 reb
• Nathan Aerts: 11 pts, 5-9 fg

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The game featured 43 fouls called and 58 free throws attempted.
• The Pilots were 11-of-25 from the three-point line, their fourth time in the last six games shooting about 40-percent. The Pilots rank 15th in the NAIA in three-point shooting at 37.7-percent on the season.
• The Pilots have dropped three straight games for the first time this season.

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Pilots travel to Upland on Saturday to take on Taylor at 3:00 pm. 

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