NEWTON, Kan. (Interstat) — The Bethel (Kan.) Threshers used a dominant second quarter to cruise past the Ottawa Braves 87-60 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday at Thresher Gym.

Bethel, which improved to 19-6, broke open a close game by outscoring Ottawa 56-34 after the first quarter. The Threshers’ defense forced 32 turnovers, converting them into easy offense.

Carmelo Yakubu led Bethel with 19 points and nine rebounds. Jackson Harding scored a game-high 21 points for Ottawa, which fell to 9-16. The Threshers shot 43.4% from the field and held a decisive 44-36 rebounding advantage, including 18 offensive boards.