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MEN’S BASKETBALL PICKS UP 75-65 ROAD WIN AT DAKOTA STATE
Oct 22, 2019
MADISON, S.D. – The Swedes men’s basketball was back in action tonight on the road at Dakota State University. Bethany handled the Trojans to come away with a 75-65 win.
Dakota State took an early advantage in the first half scoring twice right away. The Swedes then got on the board with a free throw from Krisjian Joksomic, senior guard. From there, Bethany was able to quickly tie things up but again; the Trojans were able to take a small lead before the Swedes were able to once again break even at just over the 12-minute mark. The Swedes were able to take their first lead of the game with a basket by Baptiste Chazeles, senior forward, assisted by Isiah Saenz, junior guard. The teams would trade the lead four more times as well as getting things tied up four more times in the remaining minutes of the first half. The Swedes were able to take a two-point, 40-38, advantage into the break with a shot made by Jovan Elezovic, senior forward, this shot again assisted by Saenz.
The first eight minutes of the second half played out very similar to the first half with two ties and two lead changes. However, the Swedes were able to sink two three-pointers and a fast break bucket at the halfway point to take a solid eight-point advantage over DSU. The Trojans were able to cut the Bethany lead down to one point twice from there out, but the Swedes were able to hold on and keep pushing points. Bethany ending things with an 11-2 run over the last five minutes to finish the game out with a 10-point lead.
Two Swedes ended the night with double-digit points; Saenz led things with 19 points and seven assists while Shammond Ivory, junior forward, had 10 points. Chazelas ended the night with a team high of 12 rebounds. As a team, the Swedes took away five steals from the Trojans coverting for nine points off of turnovers, and pulled down 40 rebounds. In addition to this, Bethany shot just under 40% from the field and 30.3% from long range.
Up Next . . .
Bethany returns to the court for their home opener on Saturday, October 25 inside Hahn Gymnasium. The Swedes will face the Indians of Haskell Indian Nations University at 7 p.m.
– #RockarStockar –
Box Score: http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/BoxScores/BoxScores.aspx?association=10&sg=MBB&sea=NAIMBB_2019&team=477&compID=235557
Dakota State took an early advantage in the first half scoring twice right away. The Swedes then got on the board with a free throw from Krisjian Joksomic, senior guard. From there, Bethany was able to quickly tie things up but again; the Trojans were able to take a small lead before the Swedes were able to once again break even at just over the 12-minute mark. The Swedes were able to take their first lead of the game with a basket by Baptiste Chazeles, senior forward, assisted by Isiah Saenz, junior guard. The teams would trade the lead four more times as well as getting things tied up four more times in the remaining minutes of the first half. The Swedes were able to take a two-point, 40-38, advantage into the break with a shot made by Jovan Elezovic, senior forward, this shot again assisted by Saenz.
The first eight minutes of the second half played out very similar to the first half with two ties and two lead changes. However, the Swedes were able to sink two three-pointers and a fast break bucket at the halfway point to take a solid eight-point advantage over DSU. The Trojans were able to cut the Bethany lead down to one point twice from there out, but the Swedes were able to hold on and keep pushing points. Bethany ending things with an 11-2 run over the last five minutes to finish the game out with a 10-point lead.
Two Swedes ended the night with double-digit points; Saenz led things with 19 points and seven assists while Shammond Ivory, junior forward, had 10 points. Chazelas ended the night with a team high of 12 rebounds. As a team, the Swedes took away five steals from the Trojans coverting for nine points off of turnovers, and pulled down 40 rebounds. In addition to this, Bethany shot just under 40% from the field and 30.3% from long range.
Up Next . . .
Bethany returns to the court for their home opener on Saturday, October 25 inside Hahn Gymnasium. The Swedes will face the Indians of Haskell Indian Nations University at 7 p.m.
– #RockarStockar –
Box Score: http://www.dakstats.com/WebSync/Pages/BoxScores/BoxScores.aspx?association=10&sg=MBB&sea=NAIMBB_2019&team=477&compID=235557
Bethany College conferred degrees upon 99 students in Presser Hall Auditorium on April 27, 2024. The ceremony honored students who earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education from the college during the 2023-2024 academic year. Summer, fall, and spring graduates were honored during a Baccalaureate worship service at 10:30 a.m. in Presser Hall, followed by Commencement at 2 p.m. Campus Pastor Melissa Woeppel led the Baccalaureate Service, and Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director of the Network of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and Co llege and Universities (NECU). Gracelyn Gaskill '24, a chemistry and music major from Lindsborg, Kansas, provided special music for Commencement. Senior class speakers Inioluwa "Enoch" Ojo '24, a biology major from Katy, Texas, and Benjamin "Ben" Turner '24, a History and Political Science Major from Peyton, Colorado, gave thoughtful remarks on their time at Bethany College, taking time to thank their friends, faculty, and coaches. Dr. Brent Mai '85, Dean of University Libraries at Wichita State University, gave the commencement address, encouraging this year's graduates to go out into the world and exercise the four tenets of stoicism: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice.
Interim President Steve Eckman commended the efforts of the faculty and staff in securing the grant, stating, "We are immensely grateful to the McPherson County Community Foundation for their incredible generosity. This grant will benefit our students and enrich the educational experiences available in the Smoky Valley community."
The newly appointed Presidential Search Committee will commence their work immediately, aiming to recommend a candidate for Bethany College's 16th president to the board by the April 2025 board meeting.