Bethany, W.Va. – The Bethany College women's basketball hosted the Franciscan Lady Barons in the first round of the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) basketball tournament Saturday morning inside Hummel Field House. The Bison cruised to a 75-49 win over the Lady Barons.

The Bison had three players finish in double-figures led by freshman Nikki Bradbury with 18 points, shooting 6-11 from behind the arc. Kelsie Meintel added 14 points and Makenzee Mason had 11 points, 7 rebounds, 7 steals, and four assists.  

Bethany's 14 made three-pointers on Saturday are the second-most by a PAC squad (Geneva, 21 vs. Thiel on Feb. 27) this season.

IN THE BOX SCORE

• Nikki Bradbury – 18 points, 6-for-11 3PM,
• Kelsie Meintel – 14 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
• Makenzee Mason – 11 points, 7 rebounds, 7 steals, 4 assists
• Bella Skobel – 7 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists

RECORDS

Bethany College Bison – 5-5 (4-5 PAC)

Franciscan Lady Barons – 1-9 (1-8 PAC) 

UP NEXT 

The Bethany College Bison head to Washington, Pa. for a matchup against the Washington & Jefferson Presidents in the PAC Tournament Quarterfinals. Tipoff is set for 7 pm.