Junior Abby Miller launches a layup against St. Catherine. The Royals pulled out a win against St. Catherine on Senior Day on Feb. 18. | Photo by JOSH TOWNER
One last win
Bethel women head to postseason with a victory and hugs.
By Maddie Christy, Carlo Holmberg, Jared Martinson and Josh Towner | Photojournalists
The Bethel University women’s basketball team closed out the regular season in winning fashion Feb. 18. The Royals hosted St. Catherine University at the Robertson Center Gym in Arden Hills and escaped with a 61–55 victory behind four double-figure scorers.
Sophomore Hannah Johnson (35), junior Abby Miller (10) and freshman Taite Anderson (45) break from the Bethel Royals timeout huddle in a victory over St. Catherine on February 18. The trio scored a combined total of 35 points. | Photo by JARED MARTINSON
Freshman Taite Anderson drives into a two-man trap of St. Kate players. Her points on Feb. 18 totaled 12, just missing a double-double with 9 rebounds. | Photo by MADDY CHRISTY
Junior Angie Kirchoff drives to the basket during the Bethel University vs. St. Catherine University women’s basketball game in the Robertson Center gym, Feb. 18. Bethel defeated St. Kate by a score of 61–55 for their last regular season game. | Photo by CARLO HOLMBERG
The Bethel University women’s basketball bench goes crazy in celebration during the last few moments of the senior day game against St. Catherine on February 18. The Royals would go on to win the game 61–55. | Photo by MADDY CHRISTY
The Bethel Royals women’s basketball team reacts to an official’s foul call in a 61–55 home win over St. Catherine on February 18. The team shot 85.7 percent from the free throw line in the game. | Photo by JARED MARTINSON
The women’s basketball team gathers for a huddle after defeating St. Catherine. The girls won 61–55 to close the season. | Photo by JOSH TOWNER
Bethel University Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jon Herbrechtsmeyer gives his wife and son a long hug after a win over St. Catherine University in the Robertson Center Gym, Feb. 18. Coach Herbie’s team ended the regular season with a record of 21–4. | Photo by CARLO HOLMBERG