Just as they did the night before in a 71-70 victory over Wheeling Jesuit, last year’s WVIAC Tournament champions, the Bison rained down threes on OUE early to take control. Treys by sophomore guard Brody Jackson, senior guard Josh Polantz and junior guard Marc Palermo propelled BC to a 15-4 advantage six minutes into the game. Bethany would go on to carry a 41-27 lead into the halftime locker room.
The Bison, who were led by Palermo’s 11 at the break, hit seven trifectas in the opening half and converted 15 Panther turnovers into 14 points.
Bethany wasted little time in the second half cementing their fourth win of the year, as an 18-4 run gave BC a 59-31 advantage and OUE never moved closer than 26 the rest of the way. Jackson highlighted the burst, as he notched 10 of his career-high 13 points during the run. Bethany’s lead would grow to 39 before settling down for the 33-point victory.
In claiming the win, the Bison dominated on the boards, holding a 55-36 advantage, including 19 offensive caroms. BC also banged home 12 three-pointers to match a season-high and gave out 26 assists on 37 baskets.
Senior forward Matt Drahos paced the Bethany attack with 21 points and 12 rebounds, his second double-double in the last three games. Joining Drahos and Jackson in double figures was Palermo and Polantz, who each scored 11, while senior Mike Drahos registered eight points and 12 boards.
Ohio-Eastern was led by Kyle Greenlee’s 14 points.
After playing four games in five days, the Bison are now off for a week. Bethany returns to the court Wednesday, Dec. 7, when they host Pitt-Greensburg at 7 p.m. in Hummel Field House.
Ohio University Eastern vs Bethany College 11-30-05 6:00 PM at West Liberty's ASRC At West Liberty's ASRC BETHANY COLLEGE 93, OHIO UNIVERSITY EASTERN 60 OHIO UNIVERSITY EASTERN (4-3) Kyle Greenlee 4-8 3-4 14; Aaron Boughner 5-17 1-1 12; Jason Ogden 3-7 2-4 9; Shane Stevens 3-8 0-0 7; Pat Simons 3-9 0-0 6; Thomas Wright 2-6 0-0 4; Rob Wise 2-4 0-0 4; Joey Stephen 1-3 0-0 3; A.J. Burga 0-4 1-2 1; Brandon Loudin 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 23-67 7-11 60. BETHANY COLLEGE (7-2) Matt Drahos 10-19 0-2 21; Brody Jackson 4-9 2-2 13; Josh Polantz 4-8 0-0 11; Marc Palermo 4-7 0-0 11; Mike Drahos 4-9 0-0 8; Chris Stephens 2-4 4-4 8; James Wallace 3-6 1-2 7; Carey Palermo 2-2 0-0 6; Nate Stoner 2-5 0-0 4; Marcus Adams 1-4 0-0 2; Joe Sprumont 1-3 0-0 2; Bill Grant 0-0 0-2 0; Matt Kubachka 0-1 0-0 0; Scott Mezyk 0-3 0-0 0; Chris Strcula 0-2 0-0 0; Imani Smith 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-82 7-12 93. Ohio University Eastern....... 27 33 - 60 Bethany College............... 41 52 - 93 3-point goals-Ohio University Eastern 7-21 (Kyle Greenlee 3-4; Jason Ogden 1-2; Joey Stephen 1-2; Aaron Boughner 1-4; Shane Stevens 1-3; A.J. Burga 0-2; Rob Wise 0-2; Thomas Wright 0-2), Bethany College 12-35 (Marc Palermo 3-5; Josh Polantz 3-6; Brody Jackson 3-5; Carey Palermo 2-2; Matt Drahos 1-5; Marcus Adams 0-1; Scott Mezyk 0-3; Chris Strcula 0-2; Chris Stephens 0-2; Mike Drahos 0-4). Fouled out--Ohio University Eastern-None, Bethany College-None. Rebounds-Ohio University Eastern 36 (Aaron Boughner 7), Bethany College 55 (Mike Drahos 12; Matt Drahos 12). Assists-Ohio University Eastern 11 (Kyle Greenlee 3; Thomas Wright 3), Bethany College 26 (Scott Mezyk 6). Total fouls-Ohio University Eastern 9, Bethany College 11. A-450 Round 2 of the 2005 Wendy's Classi hosted by West Liberty State