Box Score FORT WAYNE, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (20-10, 10-8) concluded their Crossroads League Tournament run on Friday evening with a 74-53 loss to the NAIA Ranked No. 6 University of Saint Francis Cougars (27-3, 15-3).
Highlighting the game was
Mariah Claywell's 1000th point, secured with her first jumper of the game (9:35).
Claywell reflected on the milestone, "Reaching 1000 points is such an honor, but it's really a reflection of my teammates, coaches, and everyone who has poured into me throughout the last four yeras. I wouldn't be here without them." She continued, "I'm just grateful. Every point represents early mornings, late nights, and a team that believed in me. I couldn't imagine playing this game with anyone else, and I'm so proud to be a Pilot."
The senior added 12 points for the Bethel offense while shooting 5-10 from the field, 2-3 from three, and 1-2 at the line.
Isabel Scales totaled 13 points, adding four rebounds.
Justyce Williams added to the double digit lineup with ten points, and
Jazmyn Smith led the team in rebounds with eight (0-8).
Head Coach
Scott Polsgrove shared, "Very pleased with the progress this team has made this year. Got beat by a really good team tonight. (I) still have hope of making the NAIA National Tournament..."
The Pilots will set their sights on the first and second rounds of the NAIA National Tournament, set for March 13 and 14 at various campus sites.
The selection show will take place on Thursday, March 5 at 8 PM EST on the NAIA's Youtube Page.
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