KOKOMO, Ind. - The IU Kokomo women's basketball team fell at home Tuesday evening, dropping a 78–62 contest to Bethel University (Ind.) inside the Student Activities & Events Center.

FAST FACTS

• LOCATION: Student Activities & Events Center | Kokomo, IN 
• UPDATED RECORDS: Bethel (IN.) - 7-1 (1-1), IU Kokomo - 3-3 (0-0)
• NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: Bethel (IN.) - N/A, IU Kokomo - N/A

THE RUNDOWN 

• The opening quarter featured tightly contested play, with IU Kokomo keeping the deficit within two for most of the frame before trailing by two at the end of the first.
• Bethel would start to pull away in the second quarter taking a nine point lead with 4:26 left in the quarter. A jumper by Mia Catey would bring the deficit down to three but the Pilots would respond going into the half with a seven point lead. 
• The third quarter proved to be the turning point, as IU Kokomo struggled offensively while Bethel put together its strongest scoring frame of the night, extending the lead to sixteen entering the fourth quarter.
• The Cougars found better rhythm in the final period, but the Pilots maintained control down the stretch to secure the 78–62 victory.

LEADING THE CHARGE

• IU Kokomo found success at the free-throw line, converting 20-26 at the line.
• Mackenzie York led the Cougars with sixteen points, going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line.
• Mia Catey added ten points and four assists, while Moriah Crawford contributed eight points and nine rebounds.
• Cameryn Rector provided nine points and five assists to round out the Cougars' key performers.

THE ROAD AHEAD

• Next Game: 11/29 vs Wilberforce University @ Siena Heights Thanksgiving Classic (Siena Heights Fieldhouse) - 3:00 PM ET

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