BETHEL WENT UP AGAINST AUGSBURG IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb 19, Bethel and Augsburg went up against each other in a men’s basketball game. Going into the game Bethel had a record of 15-8 while Augsburg’s record was 17-6.

Augsburg started the game in a zone defense and Bethel started the game in a zone defense. 

Bethel raced down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line. 

Bethel’s Chandler Wellman came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was able to get past the Augsburg’s defense. 

Augsburg started out slow offensively. They were not able to find their shots early. 

Bethel’s Jamel Davis looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Augsburg called a timeout with 17:08 left in the first half. The score was Bethel 13, Augsburg 2. 

The defensive pressure that Bethel applied made Augsburg swing the ball around the 3-point line and they also look to get the ball inside. 

Davis was all over the floor. On the offensive end, he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was also able to get his teammates the ball in spots where they could shoot it. 

Bethel moved the ball well on the offensive end. They did a good job of communicating with each other. 

Augsburg looked to score baskets in transition. Both teams raced up and down the floor looking for their shots. 

Augsburg’s Jack Sorenson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He helped fuel the offense. 

After a slow start offensively, Augsburg started hitting their shots with just under 12:00 to play in the first half. 

Sorenson stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

Augsburg’s Isaiah Robinson kept coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He also was able to come off screens and was able to get to the basket.

Augsburg got within two points of Bethel with just under 9:45 left in the first half. 

Bethel’s Hudson Urbanus came off screens and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Teammate Isaiah Rollins also was able to slow down the guy he was guarding on the defensive end. 

 Augsburg picked up with defense at half court. Bethel was able to get into their offense effectively throughout the first half. 

Bethel wasn’t afraid to shoot deep 3-point shots. 

Coplin came up with big shots in the first half. His teammates were able to set him up so he could take good shots. 

Wellman kept coming up with shots in the first half. That kept the game close. 

There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half. 

Sorenson got past the defense and made layups and jump shots from the paint. Coplin did the same thing late in the game. 

Bethel’s Isaiah Carver-Bagley came up with deep 3-point shots. He was all over the floor coming up with shots. Noah Whalen came with shots as well late in the first half. 

Augsburg’s Robinson came up with layups late that kept his team in the game. 

At halftime, the score was Augsburg 37, Bethel 35. 

As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for their shots. 

Davis continued to drive to the basket and looked to get his shot going. He was fouled and was able to knock down free throws. He picked up his third personal foul with 18:30 left in regulation. 

The score continued to go back and forth throughout the second half. 

Coplin kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half. Robinson also kept on coming up with shots in the second half. 

Augsburg’s Jack Sorenson came off the bench and provided an offensive power as he looked to come up with shots coming off screens. 

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run. 

Augsburg stayed in their zone defense in the second half. They made Bethel pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the 30-second shot clock. 

Wellman got to the basket and came up with layups off screens. He wasn’t afraid to take the ball strong to the basket. 

Bethel called a timeout with 13:11 left in regulation. The score was Augsburg 50, Bethel 48.

Augsburg’s Coplin and Sorenson both came up with big shots in the second half. They were the leadings on the floor as they let their teammates know where they were supposed to be on the court. 

Carver-Bagley stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots throughout the second half. 

The score continued to go back and forth midway through the second half. Neither team went on a significant run in the second half. 

Coplin kept making his shots on the offensive end. He kept on coming off screens and making shots. His teammates also kept on feeding him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Both teams stepped up their defensive pressure with under 7:00 minutes to go.

Bethel called a timeout with 5:49 left in regulation. The score was Bethel 64, Augsburg 60.

Bethel stepped up their offensive production and was able to come up with shots on the offensive end and stops on the defensive end. 

Bethel’s Jack Jenson stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots late in the game. 

Augsburg struggled shooting the ball after the 5:49 timeout. They came out of that timeout flat on the offensive end. 

Bethel stepped up their intensity late in the game. They came up with steals and layups on offense. 

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Bethel was able to knock down shots late in the second half. Augsburg struggled shooting the ball in the second half. 

Bethel came away with the 83-66 victory over Augsburg. 

The leading scorers for Augsburg were Booker with 30 points and Sorenson with 15 points. 

The leading scorers for Bethel were Wellman with 20 points, Jenson with 15 points, Kingland and Urbanus each with 14 points.