MANKATO, Minn. - Bethany women's basketball never trailed in a decisive 87-59 win over St. Scholastica in the home and season opener on Saturday.
The Vikings scored the first 10 points of the game and never looked back. The home team led 25-7 after the first 10 minutes and took a 47-22 lead into the break. Bethany grew its lead to as much as 32 points at the start of the fourth quarter.
Kenadi Arndt led all scorers with 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including nine rebounds and four assists. Brooklyn Christianson added 15 points in her Viking debut. Both Lauren Bauer and Quinn Vanmaldeghem added 11 points. Vanmaldeghem contributed seven offensive rebounds as the team collected 23 boards on the offensive end. The Vikings dominated the boards 50-19.
Bethany is back in action Wednesday night at home against Saint Mary's.
