Patterson Sparks Lady Cats to Win

MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The Bethel Lady Wildcats made it two wins in a row with an 87-60 victory over Bluefield University in the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Classic Friday afternoon.  

Four players scored in double figures with Madison Hart leading the Cats with 24 points and six rebounds. Anya Patterson sparked the Wildcats with 17 points and a game high five three-pointers.  Patterson started the game replacing Kalynn Howard who sat out with an injury. Howard is expected to return to the lineup next week. Merdith (MJ) Simmons had a good outing with 14 points and five boards. Fellow freshman Kylie Reynolds had 12 points and five rebounds. Alyia Lee had a game high eight rebounds.

The Wildcats connected on 11 treys and outrebounded the Rams 43-26. The Cats had 19 offensive rebounds. Bethel forced Bluefield into 19 turnovers.  

Bethel moved to 2-2 on the year while Bluefield fell to 0-2.

Coach Chris said, "It's good to get number two today.  We had to play without our floor general (Kalynn Howard) and Anya, being the veteran, stepped up for her team in a big way. Madison was great again and we thought Rachel and Haleigh contributed on the defensive end and on the glass. We just have to find a way to be more consistent." 

No. 1 Campbellsville beat Fisk earlier in the day 96-61.  

The Lady Cats return to action November 10 & 11 traveling to Montgomery, Alabama for the Faulkner Classic. Watch for a preview to the games later at www.bethelathletics.com