MISHAWAKA – Bethel Women's Basketball was called for 24 fouls and committed 32 turnovers, while Saint Francis was whistled for just 15 fouls, in an 87-71 loss to the Cougars on Wednesday. The Pilots outrebounded the visitors and matched their shooting but were undone at the free throw line to a minus-nine disadvantage.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Saint Francis def. Bethel 87-71
• Records: Bethel (10-18, 5-11) | Saint Francis (16-8, 10-5)
• NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll:  Bethel – NR | Saint Francis – NR
• Location: Wiekamp Athletic Center | Bethel University | Mishawaka, Ind.

STAT TRACKER

• Maiah Shelton: 16 pts, 2 stl
• Kallie McElroy: 15 pts, 5-10 3-pt
• Abby Williams: 7 pts, 7 reb, 7 stl
• Caroline Morris: 9 pts, 6 reb

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• Despite outrebounding the Cougars 19-9 on the offensive end, the Pilots and Cougars each scored 11 points off the turnovers. 
• The Pilots recorded 20 steals but only were able to capitalize with 22 points off turnovers.
• The Pilots were outscored 53-30 in the second half.
• Despite being called for five more fouls in the first half, the Pilots led 41-34 at halftime.

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Pilots close out the regular season with a trip to Goshen on Saturday at 1:00 pm. With a win, the Pilots would clinch the 7-seed in the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinal with a trip to Indiana Wesleyan. With a loss, the Pilots would retain the 8-seed and go to Marian.

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