WINONA, Minn. - A 23-6 second half run propelled Bethany men's basketball to a 79-64 win at Saint Mary's on Saturday as the Vikings (1-2) earned their first win of the season.Â
The Vikings took an early 12-4 lead to start the game and maintained the advantage until 1:07 left in the half. Jack Brockmann dunked with 10 seconds left to give the visitors a 43-41 lead at the break.Â
The lead changes hands 10 times in the first five minutes of the second half before the Vikings went on a 23-6 run to take control of the game. Mason King hit a three at the 10:52 mark, which sparked the run, and the Vikings never trailed the rest of the game.Â
Max Briggs led all scorers with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting. Isaiah Schafer added 14 points. Landen Thomer pitched in 13 points and a team-high 17 rebounds. Brockmann also had a double-double with 11 points and 15 boards. Will Walter finished with 10 points and eight rebounds.
Bethany shot 43.3 percent from the floor and dominated the glass 57-26.Â
The Vikings are back on the road Wednesday night at Carleton.Â
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