MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – Bethel Women's Basketball outscored Mount Vernon Nazarene 28-8 in the third quarter to seize control of the game and would go on to win 86-70 on Wednesday. Nyla Asad led the Pilots with 14 points off the bench, while Alba Garcia, Jazmen Watts, and Katie Kinker all added double figures.

GAME VITALS

• Score: Bethel def. Mount Vernon Nazarene 86-70
• Records: Bethel (10-16, 5-9) | Mount Vernon Nazarene (14-12, 8-6)
• NAIA Top 25 Coaches' Poll:  Bethel – NR | Mount Vernon Nazarene – NR
• Location: Ariel Arena | Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mount Vernon, Ohio

STAT TRACKER

• Nyla Asad: 14 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast
• Jazmen Watts: 13 pts, 4 reb, 5-13 fg
• Katie Kinker: 11 pts, 3 reb, 3-6 3-pt
• Alba Garcia: 10 pts, 5 reb, 4-9 fg

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

• The Pilots hit 11 three-pointers, their first time making double-digit treys since a January 22 win over Spring Arbor. Their 30 attempts from long range are the fewest for any game with double-digit makes this season.
• The Pilots forced 23 turnovers and capitalized with 32 points.
• While pulling down 18 offensive rebounds apiece, the Pilots won the battle of second chance point 23-7.

NEXT TIME OUT

• The Pilots return to the Wiekamp Athletic Center to host Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday at 1:00 pm.

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