News Release

ARDEN HILLS, Minn. — After a slow start, the Bethel men came out firing in the second half, outscoring Martin Luther by 26 enroute to a 90-62 victory at the Robertson Center. The Royals shot an amazing 58% from the field in the second half, led by Charles Meadowcroft, who had 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Andy Cook also had another great game coming off the bench to score 13 points and pull down eight boards, while Matt Fredrickson finished with 12 points in the win. Cory Laugan and Trent Perry also aided the winning cause by dishing off five assists a piece.

Martin Luther shot a solid 46% from the field throughout the game, but could never development any momentum in the losing effort. They were led by Drew Kock, Nathan Nass and Caleb Kurbis, who had 11, 11, and 10 points, respectively. Nass earned the double double with 11 boards whil Kock and Kurbis finished with four rebounds a piece. Jefferey Dolan also added 8 points and 5 assists.

Martin Luther moves to 1-7 on the year, while the Royals recorded their 4th victory of the season, and are now 4-3 overall. Bethel takes on Crown College on December 17 th at home. Tip off is at 3 p.m.

Martin Luther College vs Bethel University
12/10/05 3 p.m. at Robertson Center
At Robertson Center
BETHEL UNIVERSITY 90, MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE 62
MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE (1-7)
Nathan Nass 5-8 0-0 11; Drew Kock 4-5 1-2 11; Caleb Kurbis 4-9 1-2 10;
Jeffery Dolan 3-6 1-2 8; Keith Schleis 3-3 0-0 6; Jacob Swartz 1-8 2-2 5;
Neil Burkholz 2-7 0-0 4; Brian Gephart 1-4 2-3 4; Aaron Schultz 1-3 1-2 3.
Totals 24-53 8-15 62.
BETHEL UNIVERSITY (4-3, 0-3 MIAC)
Charles Meadowcroft 8-11 0-3 18; Andy Cook 5-8 3-5 13; Matt Fredrickson 4-6
0-0 12; Wade Blazejak 4-8 0-0 9; Tim Madson 3-9 1-3 8; Trent Perry 3-7 0-0
8; Tyson Bjorklund 3-10 0-0 8; Isaac Hinrichs 2-6 2-2 6; Chris Breit 2-3 0-0
4; Cory Laugan 0-2 3-4 3; Nick Jerry 0-2 0-1 0. Totals 34-72 10-20 90.
Martin Luther College.........   29   33  -   62
Bethel University.............   31   59  -   90
3-point goals-Martin Luther College 6-18 (Drew Kock 2-2; Jacob Swartz 1-5;
Jeffery Dolan 1-3; Nathan Nass 1-2; Caleb Kurbis 1-5; Brian Gephart 0-1),
Bethel University 12-33 (Matt Fredrickson 4-6; Trent Perry 2-6; Charles
Meadowcroft 2-2; Tyson Bjorklund 2-5; Wade Blazejak 1-5; Tim Madson 1-4;
Nick Jerry 0-2; Cory Laugan 0-2; Isaac Hinrichs 0-1). Fouled out--Martin
Luther College-None, Bethel University-None. Rebounds-Martin Luther College
39 (Nathan Nass 11), Bethel University 40 (Andy Cook 8). Assists-Martin
Luther College 18 (Jeffery Dolan 5), Bethel University 25 (Trent Perry 5;
Cory Laugan 5). Total fouls-Martin Luther College 21, Bethel University 15.