Royals season comes to an end after a first-round loss in the MIAC playoffs

The Bethel men’s basketball team made an early exit from the playoffs Tuesday night at the hands of St. Mary’s.

By Logan Murphy

Senior Guard Jack Jenson get hyped up with teammate Coleton Barz before a playoff game against St. Mary’s on Feb 25 at the Robertson Center. The Royals looked for revenge after loosing their previous matchup with St Mary’s 59–63 on Feb 8.

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Bethel Forward Chandler Wellman splits defenders during a playoff game against St. Mary’s on Feb 25 at the Robertson Center. Wellman led the Royals with 12 points on 3–5 shooting and 7–7 from the charity strike.

Bethel Guard Granger Kingland shoots over the outstretched arm of St Mary’s Guard Caden Freetly in a playoff game against St. Mary’s on Feb 25 at the Robertson Center. Kingland shot 1–7 from the field as Bethel was outshot 35.3% to 46.3%.

Junior Isaiah Carver-Bagley and Senior Hudson Urbanus embrace after a 72–59 loss to St. Mary’s. This was the last game in a Bethel uniform for Urbanus as well as five other seniors.