MCKENZIE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Bethel (Tenn.) delivered an offensive showcase Friday night, cruising past UHSP 105-69 in a men’s NAIA basketball game at Crisp Arena.

The Wildcats seized control with a 44-point first quarter and never relented, building a 105-69 halftime lead behind a balanced attack. Alonzo Rhodes Jr. scored 16 points and Chauncey Hughes III added 14 for Bethel, which improved to 13-2.

Landon Engelage led all scorers with 23 points for UHSP, which fell to 1-11. The Eutectics scored 37 points in the opening period but were overwhelmed by the Wildcats’ 61-point second-quarter eruption.