The Bethany College Swedes delivered one of their strongest performances of the season Wednesday night, defeating the McPherson Bulldogs 81–69 behind a historic night from Janae Black-Harmon. The standout forward made program history by grabbing an astounding 19 rebounds, the most ever recorded by a Bethany women’s basketball player in a single game. Her dominance inside shaped the flow of the contest and helped fuel a complete team victory.
Black-Harmon was unstoppable in the paint from start to finish, finishing with 22 points, 19 rebounds, six steals, and a block—one of the most well-rounded and impactful stat lines in recent Bethany history. Her presence on the boards gave the Swedes 16 second-chance points and allowed them to control tempo throughout the night. She also shot an efficient 8-for-10 from the field and 6-for-8 at the line, setting the tone for an offense that shot over 43% as a team.
Bethany set the tone early with a 26-point opening quarter and never looked back. Becca Unruh added 19 points and five assists, giving the Swedes a reliable perimeter presence, while Colbi Rignell chipped in nine points, seven rebounds, and four assists. The balanced scoring and strong ball movement helped Bethany build a double-digit lead and maintain control even as McPherson pushed late.
With Black-Harmon’s record-setting performance leading the way, the Swedes earned a statement win and moved to 5–5 on the season and 3–3 in KCAC play.
Up Next
Bethany hits the road Saturday, December 13, to face the Southwestern Moundbuilders, aiming to carry their momentum and historic performance into their next conference matchup.
