It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Bethany Christian Bruins had no problem doing just that on Friday. Everything went their way against the Marines as they made off with a 52-29 victory. Bethany Christian has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 20 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Zoe Willems, who scored 24 points along with eight assists and seven rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Mariah Stoltzfus, who scored ten points along with five assists and three steals.
The victory makes it two in a row for Bethany Christian and bumps their season record up to 17-6. As for Hamilton, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13.
Bethany Christian will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against the Braves at 7:00 p.m. on February 3rd. One thing working in Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last five matchups. Hamilton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.