NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Luvrain Gaskin and Olivia Nickerson each scored 15 points to lead Bethel women's basketball to a 66-60 win at Holy Cross on Thursday at McKenna Arena, improving the Pilots to 1-1 on the season.
Quick Facts
Location: McKenna Arena | Notre Dame, Ind.
Result: Bethel 66, Holy Cross 60 (Final)
Records: Bethel - 1-1 | Holy Cross - 1-1
GAME RECAP
Bethel jumped out to an 18-12 lead after the first quarter, but Holy Cross outscored the Pilots 15-9 in the second to tie the game at 27-27 at halftime. The Pilots took control in the third quarter, outscoring Holy Cross 20-13 behind a pair of threes from Nickerson to build a 47-40 lead heading into the fourth. Holy Cross won the final quarter 20-19, but Bethel closed out the win at the free-throw line, making 21 of 26 attempts for the game.
Gaskin was efficient inside, going 6-of-8 from the field to finish with 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Nickerson went 3-of-5 from three-point range and 4-of-4 at the line. Isabel Scales added 13 points and seven rebounds, Isabella Nooe scored 10, and Justyce Williams had nine points and four of Bethel's six steals. The Pilots won the rebounding battle 39-31, including 10 offensive boards.
KEY PILOTS
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