DUNCAN — Bethany junior Ali Linn poured in 26 points as the Bronchos opened the Southern Oklahoma Invitational with a 78-26 rout of Clinton Thursday (Dec. 11).

Linn hit 8-of-15 from the field including 2-of-3 from the 3-point line. She also got to the free throw line, hitting 8 of 10 shots. Linn had six rebounds, two assists and seven steals in the win.

The Bronchos shot 42 percent from the field in the win.

Bethany coach Eric Sailer saw both good and bad.

“Our focus this weekend is fundamentals,” Sailer said via text. “Blocking out, communication, taking care of the ball, etc.. We are a work in progress!!! We take two steps forward and one step back!”

Sailer said the coaching had to stay patient with his squad and “allow these girls learn and grow as they play.

“In order to be a good team we have to get better at our decision making process. Hopefully that will come as we have opportunities to learn and develop,” Sailer said.

Bethany turned the ball over 24 times.

“Overall I was proud of our effort, but turnovers have to decrease.”

The Bronchos took advantage of 47 Lady Red turnovers in the win, 32 from Bethany steals.

Junior Camryn Regier added 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field. Regier had three rebounds and four steals.

Sophomore Kamryn Donley followed with eight points. She connected on 2 of 4 shots from beyond the arc. Donley had two assists and two steals.

Senior Madison Bibbs also scored eight points. Bibbs was 4-of 8 from the field. She had seven rebounds, one block and two steals.

UP NEXT

Bethany meets Cache in the tournament semifinals Friday (Dec. 12) at 4 p.m.

The Bulldogs (3-1) routed host Duncan, 64-10, Thursday.

	1	2	3	4	F
Clinton (0-4)	5	5	5	11	26
Bethany (2-1)	21	18	20	19	78