The Bethany Christian Bruins suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Saturday. They were beaten by Culver Academies 66-29. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Bethany Christian has scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Bethany Christian lost, one person who can't be blamed is Zoe Willems. Despite the final result, she scored 22 points along with two steals. That was a full 75.9% of Bethany Christian's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Culver Academies' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Reid Seddelmeyer, who scored 11 points along with six assists. Jimara Combs was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with two steals.
Bethany Christian's loss was their third straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 15-5. As for Culver Academies, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bethany Christian will challenge Fairfield at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Culver Academies, they will head out on the road to square off against Plymouth at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Indiana (Plymouth is ranked 156th, while Culver Academies is ranked 172nd).