Box Score 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
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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