MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Bethany Lutheran men's basketball team got back to their winning ways on Saturday afternoon when they defeated the North Central University Rams 83-67 to improve to 5-3 in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference action. Overall, Matt Fletcher and his 2016-17 squad sit at 9-7.
 
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE VIKINGS:

• Brandyn Frelix (Minneapolis, Minn.) capped off his impressive weekend with yet another double-double. The senior contributed with 21 points and 14 rebounds for the Vikings.
• Junior Neil Eichten (Wabasso, Minn.) added 11 points and four assists at the guard position.
• Sophomore Blake Lindstrom (Hanley Falls, Minn.) drained two three-pointers to total 10 points in 18 minutes of action.
• Sophomore's Jarred Merchant (Kimball, Minn.) and Austin Bauer (Caledonia, Minn.) had nine and eight points apiece.
• The Vikings out-rebounded North Central 48-30.
• BLC finished at 52.5% (32-61) from the field and 33.3% (7-21) from the outside.
• The bench play was key in the efforts over NCU, scoring 27 points.

 
UP NEXT:
On Saturday, January 21^st the BLC Vikings will welcome the Martin Luther Knights to the Sports and Fitness Center in UMAC men's basketball. The women will play at 3 p.m. followed by the men's game at 5 p.m. Buffalo Wild Wings will serve as the game sponsor.

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MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Lucas Herd at 507-344-7856 or email lucas.herd@blc.edu.