BETHANY- The Bethany Bison looked to bounce back in a home game against the Fransciscan Barons. While the offense got hot early, the sticks eventually cooled down and the Bison suffered another Presidents Athletic Conference loss.

The Basics

Final Score: Franciscan 21, Bethany 11

Records:

Franciscan- (3-10, 3-5 PAC) 

Bethany- (4-11, 2-6 PAC)

How It Happened

• The Bison once again found their offense in the game against the Barons. Bethany scored two solo goals- one from Gracie Gonzolaz and another by Jada Carter -to start the game the right way. 

• Fraciscan answered back with a 5-0 run to take a 5-2 lead with some time remaining in the first period.

• Bethany bookends period one with two more goals to bring the Bison within one score. Fransiscan held a 5-4 lead. 

• Both teams traded goals in the early parts of the second period to create a 7-6 game. Fransican went on another run blanking the Bison for the rest of the quarter and growing their lead into halftime.

• The Bison faced a five goal deficit coming out of halftime. The offense scored three goals, but was ultimately unable to catch up to the Barons. Fransican maintained a four goal lead entering the fourth.

• Bethany hit double digits in the fourth, but were unable to mount together a heap of scores to come away with a win. 

Bison Top Performers

• Abbie Carpenter and Carter led the Bison with four goals each.

• Janez Matthews caused a team leading five turnovers. 

• Madison Wagoner came into the game and led in save percentage with a .500 on the game. She had five saves in just over 16 minutes.

Where Next

The Bison will host the final game of their season. It will be a Presidents Athletic Conference matchup against the Thiel Tomcats. That game will be played on Saturday, April 27th.