NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Make no mistake about it, the Bethany College women's basketball team packed their defense in the luggage for the business trip to the Music City Classic.  

The Bison limited Rhodes to just two points in the first quarter en route to the 62-30 win in the Trojan Fieldhouse on the campus of Trevecca Nazarene Sunday in non-conference action.  

The 30 points surrendered were a season low and the fewest since surrendering just 21 points to Penn State-New Kensington on November 16, 2021.  

Rhodes shot just 1-of-12 (8.3 percent) in the stifling first quarter. Bethany also forced six turnovers in the quarter. It helped the Bison settle into the contest as they shot just 29.4 percent (5-of-17).  

Defense was definitely Bethany's calling card as the Lynx didn't score more than 12 points in any quarter, holding Rhodes to just 26.7 percent (12-of-45) from the floor. The Lynx only made more than three field goals in one quarter.  

Senior Lindsey Garrison made the first two three-pointers of the game and Bethany scored for the first eight points and never trailed. Garrison led the team with 15 points, while senior Ashleigh Wheeler finished with 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Senior Alyssa Serensky added 12 points, all in the second half.  

Bethany (6-4 overall) returns to the Trojan Fieldhouse hardwood 2 p.m. EST Monday, playing Kean College. 

INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES 

• Bethany is now 4-0 following a loss this season.  
• The two points allowed in the first quarter were the least allowed in any quarter this season.  
• The 12 points allowed in the first half were the fewest since allowing 11 points to Westminster. 
• The 29 turnovers forced tied a season-high. Bethany caused 29 turnovers in the overtime loss to LaRoche on November 23. 
• Freshman Shaelyn Anthony appeared in the first half of a game for the first time this season. She finished with a career-high five points, all in the first half. 
• Garrison made three three-pointers, the most since she made six against Franciscan (December 4, 2024). 
• Wheeler hit a season-high four three-pointers, reaching double figures for the fifth time this season. 
• Serensky reached double figures for the third time this season.  
• Junior Kaedlee Potter's streak of eight consecutive double-figure games came to an end.