GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Olivia Nickerson hit five three-pointers and scored 15 points to lead Bethel women's basketball to an 83-61 win at Aquinas on Saturday, improving the Pilots to 2-1 on the season.
Quick Facts
Location: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Result: Bethel 83, Aquinas (MI) 61 (Final)
Records: Bethel - 2-1 | Aquinas (MI) - 0-1
GAME RECAP
Bethel set the tone early, outscoring Aquinas 25-11 in the first quarter. The Pilots took a 40-31 lead into halftime and kept the margin growing, winning the third quarter 22-18 and the fourth 21-12.
Bethel shot 50.8 percent from the field and made 10 three-pointers, with Nickerson going 5-of-8 from deep. Justyce Williams added 14 points and seven rebounds, and Luvrain Gaskin scored 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Isabella Nooe had 10 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Isabel Scales finished with 10 points, four assists and three steals. Allison Metzger scored nine points off the bench, going 4-of-4 from the field.
The Pilots handed out 18 assists on 31 made baskets while turning the ball over just six times, compared with 13 turnovers for Aquinas. Bethel also won the rebounding battle 36-30.
KEY PILOTS
- Olivia Nickerson - 15 PTS, 5 3P, 3 AST
- Justyce Williams - 14 PTS, 7 REB
- Luvrain Gaskin - 13 PTS, 7 REB, 6-of-8 FG
- Isabella Nooe - 10 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
- Isabel Scales - 10 PTS, 4 AST, 3 STL
- Allison Metzger - 9 PTS, 4-of-4 FG
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