THE BUCCS SUFFER A 54-33 LOSS TO BETHEL

Brant Angle and the Buccs played hard, but had difficult situations to score enough points to defeat Bethel. ©Ben Robinson/Color Green Photo

BRANDT – The Covington Buccaneers struggled to put the ball inside the hoop throughout much of the game, which led to an unfortunate 21-point loss to Bethel on Friday.

Defensively, the Buccaneers started off the game very well as they made it hard for Bethel to score consistently in the first quarter. Unfortunately, Covington only connected on one field goal and two free throws in the first quarter even though there were several open shot attempts.

Bethel led 8-4 at the end of the first quarter, but caught fire in the second period due to four three-pointers that ignited a total of 16 points. The Buccaneers managed to score 10 points in the second quarter, but trailed 24-14 at the half.

The Bees pushed their lead to 39-24 heading into the final frame and closed out the game by outscoring the Buccs 15-9 in the fourth period.

The loss drops Covington’s record to 0-5 overall and 0-3 in the TRC with another tough battle coming against Northridge on Tuesday. Fortunately the game will be played in Covington.

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COVINGTON SCORING:
Brant Angle – 9
Nicholas Carnes – 9
Kent Welborn – 5
Braire Denson – 4
Rider Robbins – 2
Landin Cassel – 2
Jayden Wackler – 2

BETHEL SCORING:
Cornwell – 18
Diess – 9
Harrah – 8
Montgomery – 7
Mears – 6
Vest – 2
Hardalae – 2
Braggs – 2

THREE-POINT SCORING:
Covington – Kent Welborn (1), Nicholas Carnes (1)
Bethel – Cornwell (2), Harrah (2), Montgomery (1)

Landin Cassel pulls down a rebound even though he was smothered by three Bethel players. ©Ben Robinson/Color Green Photo
Three Buccaneers go up to try and pull down a rebound, but Bethel was able to pull it down to prevent a second scoring opportunity for Covington on this offensive possession. ©Ben Robinson/Color Green Photo