Bethel Wildcats Upset Georgetown Tigers in NAIA Men’s Basketball
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Interstat) — Bethel (Tenn.) secured an 82-74 men’s basketball victory over Georgetown on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, overcoming a significant halftime deficit. The visiting Wildcats trailed 41-29 at the break but dominated the second half, outscoring the Tigers 53-33.
Chauncey Hughes III led Bethel with 27 points. Alonzo Rhodes Jr. added 22 points and 11 rebounds. For Georgetown, Aden Nyekan posted 13 points and 16 rebounds, while Isaiah Mason scored 18 points and blocked five shots.
The Wildcats improved to 18-11 overall. Georgetown, which entered as a heavy favorite, fell to 19-8. Bethel’s defense forced 16 turnovers and held the Tigers to 28-of-67 shooting from the floor.