The Bethel women’s basketball team lines up to start its game on Feb. 12 against St. Thomas at the Schoneker Arena. The previously undefeated Royals bounced back with a 65–49 win over the Tommies after their road loss to St. Mary’s last Saturday. | Photo by Makenna Cook

Royals bounce back against Tommies

The Bethel women’s basketball team rebounds after their first loss of the season at St. Mary’s with a double-digit win against St. Thomas.

Staff Report

The Bethel University women’s basketball team beat the St. Thomas Tommies 65–49 Feb. 12 at the Schoenecker Arena. Senior Haylee Barker played 33 minutes, the most of any Royal. Senior Taite Anderson led the Royals with 24 points and 6 rebounds. The regular season will finish at home Feb. 22 against Saint Benedict.

Bethel University freshman guard Kat Brown-Erdal grips the ball tightly with St.Thomas defense coming at her Feb. 12 in the Schoenecker Arena. Brown injured her knee earlier on in the game but returned after some time on the bench and scored 5 points. Bethel won 65–49. | Photo by Makenna Cook

Senior Haylee Barker takes a moment to pray with her team after defeating St. Thomas on the home court 65–49 on Feb. 12. Before the prayer, the 5”5’ guard, part of the team’s full court press, had 4 steals and 14 points. | Photo by Emily Rossing

Freshman Kat Brown-Erdal plays defense against St. Thomas in the Schoneker Arena Feb. 12. Brown-Erdal played 31 minutes and scored 6 points. | Photo by Emily Rossing

St. Thomas cheerleaders sit against the wall during halftime Feb. 12 at the women’s basketball game against the Bethel Royals. The cheerleaders continued to support the Tommies from the purple baseline throughout the game. | Photo by Jessica Trowell

Bethel University junior Michaela Craigan and sophomore Tessah Anderson anticipate catching the ball at the women’s basketball game against St. Thomas Feb. 12. The Royals beat the Tommies 65–49, leading to yet another win for the season. | Photo by Molly Korzenowski

Bethel University junior Makenna Pearson connects with assistant coach Feb. 12 at the Saint Thomas Schoenecker arena during a time-out. Person has scored 24 points for this entire season and has been playing for Bethel’s women’s basketball for her entire college experience. | Photo by Jessica Trowell

Bethel University senior Taite Anderson leaps for the ball during the basketball game against St. Thomas Feb. 12. Anderson scored 24 points with six rebounds, leading the Royals to a 65–49 road victory. | Photo by Molly Korzenowski

Bethel University freshman guard Kat Brown-Erdal waits while a team trainer re-bandages her knee. Brown returned to the game and finished the fourth quarter strong, winning the game 65–49. | Photo by Makenna Cook

The Bethel women’s basketball team lines up to start its game on Feb. 12 against St. Thomas at the Schoneker Arena. The previously undefeated Royals bounced back with a 65–49 win over the Tommies after their road loss to St. Mary’s last Saturday. | Photo by Emily Rossing