The University of Pikeville women took the lead away from No. 14 Bethel in the final quarter and went on to score a 62-53 win in a game played on Saturday.
UPIKE, now 4-1, landed three players in double-figure scoring as Mary Englert led the way with a game-high 20 points.
Brianna Burbridge added a double-double with 15 points and 16 rebounds while Georgia Sideri tossed in 14.
The Bears will return to Appalachian Wireless Arena to face Milligan University (0-0) on Dec. 10. Tipoff is set for 5:30 pm.
At Bethel, Tenn.
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
UP (4-1)…..18 8 14 22 – 62
BU (6-4)….13 9 18 13 – 53
Scoring:
UPIKE (62) – Mary Englert 4(2) 6-11 20; Brianna Burbridge 6(1) 0-1 15; Sierra Feltner 0(1) 4-8 7; Alexis Reed 1(1) 1-1 6; Georgia Sideri 4(2) 0-0 14; Morgan Stamper 0 0-2- 0; and Hailey Free 0 0-2 0. Totals: 15(7) 11-25 62.
Bethel (53) – Millie Bryant 4 6-8 14; Mickey Head 6 0-0 12; Ever Walker 1(1) 0-0 5; Ashton Hulme 1(1) 0-0 5; Anya Patterson 1(1) 3-4 8; Rachel Childress 0(1) 4-6 7; and Madison Henegar 1 0-2 2. Totals: 14(4) 13-20 53.
Next up: UPIKE (4-1) vs. Milligan University (3-6), 5:30 pm, Dec. 10.
