Johnson’s 30-Piece Not Enough in Loss at Bethel
MISHAWAKA, Ind. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team (14-10, 6-8 CL) fell on the road to the Bethel University Pilots (12-12, 5-9 CL) by a final score of 62-74 on Saturday, February 8.
Bethel started the game strong, jumping to a 17-14 lead after the first quarter of play. Serenitee Johnson kept MVNU afloat with 13 second-quarter points and 20 points total in the first half. After the first 20 minutes, MVNU trailed 30-32.
The Pilots came out hot in the third quarter, opening it up with a 9-2 run to take a 41-32 lead with 6:19 left in the period. MVNU responded with a 6-0 run, cutting the deficit to three. Bethel responded to the MVNU surge, finishing the quarter on a 16-8 run. After three, Bethel held a 57-46 advantage over the guests on the scoreboard.
With 7:26 remaining in the game, Johnson's sensational day continued with a layup that cut Bethel's lead to 54-59. That would be as close as MVNU got the rest of the way as it was outscored 15-8 down the stretch in the 62-74 defeat.
Inside the Box Score
MVNU shot just 37.3% from the floor and was 3-20 (15%) from deep. Bethel shot 37.5% from the field and made seven threes at a 35% clip.
Bethel made 33 trips to the free throw line, hitting 25 of its attempts.
MVNU was outrebounded 47-27 and conceded 14 offensive rebounds.
Johnson – 30 points (11-19 FG, 6-7 FT, 2-6 3PT), 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist.
Angela Roshak – 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist.
Teresa Maggio – 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 assist.
Emily Walker – 6 assists, 2 rebounds.
What's Next
MVNU hosts No. 14 Saint Francis on Wednesday, February 12 in Ariel Arena at 5:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.