NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Wednesday evening marked another chapter in the historic rivalry between two Mennonite-affiliated schools in central Kansas, as Bluejay Women’s Basketball took on Bethel inside Thresher Gymnasium. The Bluejays’ bid to get back in the win column in the series was thwarted by a last-second three to push the Threshers in front and take the win.
SCORE
- Tabor: 62 – Bethel: 64
GAME NOTES
- With the loss, Tabor falls to 7-10 on the season, and 5-6 in KCAC play
- Wednesday’s contest marks the 114th all-time meeting between the two programs, dating back to 1962
- Tabor owns a 67-47 lead in the series
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Lillie Veer led the Bluejays in scoring with 13 points, while Adrian Hazelwood and Tayton Smith each finished with 11 points to round out the team in double figures
- Smith recorded a team-high nine rebounds in the loss
- Kaylee Kauffman snagged two steals
NEXT UP
- The Bluejays are back in action on Saturday as they host Saint Mary for Church Spirit Night. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00pm.
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Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).
