Scots News
Photo by Dave Thomas
Photo by Dave Thomas
Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - [Men's Basketball]

McKenzie, TN. - 1/21/2012- The Lyon College Men's Basketball team faced the Bethel University Wild Cats this afternoon and were defeated in a tough battle finishing the game 71-74.

The Scots were led in scoring this afternoon by Junior Slater Belew knocking down 17 points and 6 rebounds, Senior Brandon Cowart with 16 points, Sophomore CJ Blount with 11 points and 7 boards, and Freshman Rickey Thomas going 5-7 from the field tallying 10 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.

The Scots finished the game with 42 % from the field and 70 % from the free throw line. While the Wild Cats went 35% from the field and 68% from the free throw line. Bethel was led this afternoon by Jarvis Palmer with 21 points and 7 rebounds.

The Scots are now 6-12 overall and 0-6 in Conference.

Head coach Kevin Jenkins stated after the loss "Great effort by the Scots today. Defensively we are making progress. We had a few careless mistakes against the press in the second half. Rickey Thomas had his best game as a Scot".

The Scots are back in action at home in Becknell Gymnasium this Thursday, January 26th. Tip off will begin at 8pm against Freed Hardeman University. Come out and support your Scots as they take on the Lions!