Bethany, W.Va. – The Bethany College men's basketball faced the Geneva College Golden Tornadoes in a Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC) contest inside Hummel Field House Wednesday evening. The Golden Tornadoes defeated the Bison, 98-62. Freshmen Travis Zimmerman led the Bison with 16 points and six rebounds.
GAME OVERVIEW
The Bison started the game cold, falling behind 14-3 in the first four minutes of the game. The Green and White plugged away to cut the lead back to single digits, 16-8, after a Derek White Jr. three-pointer with just under 15 minutes to go in the half. The Golden Tornadoes quickly responded and the Bison never saw the single-digit deficit mark again.
After a few turnovers and Geneva hitting a cold streak, Bethany began to chip at the Geneva double-digit lead in the final five minutes of play. The Bison were able to cut the deficit to 15, trailing 45-30 heading into the intermission.
The second half continued to hang in favor of the Golden Tornadoes. The Bison held within 15 points during the first 5 minutes to begin the half. Unfortunately for the Bison, the Golden Tornadoes continued to dominate and the Green and White were unable to climb back.
IN THE BOX SCORE
RECORDS
Bethany College Bison – 0-4 (0-4 PAC)
Geneva College Golden Tornadoes – 4-1 (4-1 PAC)
UP NEXT
Bethany College men's basketball adventures to Waynesburg, Pa. for a PAC contest against the Waynesburg Yellowjackets. Tip-off is set for 1 pm.
