Box Score
Kentucky Wesleyan used a stifling first-half defense to defeat visiting No. 12 Bethel 68-52 at the Sportscenter on Tuesday.
The Panthers (3-3) held the Wildcats (10-2) to 22 percent shooting (8-36) from the field while jumping out to an 18-point lead before intermission.
Karly Rhoads scored 10 points including shooting three-of-four from three-point range in the first period. KWC scored 17 points off turnovers and posted 10 off fast breaks as the bench added 18 points.
Bianca Barton led the Panthers with 13 points and six assists.
Lauren Goffinet and Rhoads both added 12 points each.
Jordan Ogle came off the bench to grab seven rebounds and
Kailyn Mitchell collected six.
T'Essence Phelps also recorded six points, five rebounds and four assists.
KWC will take the week off for the holidays and return to action on Dec. 30 at Oakland City for a 2 p.m. tip-off.
