MCKENZIE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Georgetown (Ky.) edged Bethel (Tenn.) 70-66 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday at Crisp Arena.

The visiting Tigers led 29-32 after a high-scoring first quarter and maintained a narrow advantage throughout. Georgetown’s Aden Nyekan recorded a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds to lead his team. Darien Lewis added a team-high 19 points for the Tigers.

Jackson Hayes scored 16 points for the Wildcats, who mounted several challenges but could not overtake Georgetown. The Tigers improved to 12-4, while Bethel fell to 15-3. The teams will meet again in Georgetown, Kentucky, on Jan. 31.