St. Petersburg, FL - Berea Men's Basketball faced a tough loss against Bethel University at the McArthur Center losing 86-95. Despite the setback, individual performances shone through, with Trey Minter, Ja'Rel Montgomery, and Andrew Jones making significant contributions on the court.

Trey Minter lead the Mountaineers' offensive charge. Minter was the team's leading scorer with 24 points. In addition to his scoring, Minter made an impact on the defensive end with 3 steals. He also contributed 3 assists.

Ja'Rel Montgomery also stood out with an outstanding performance on both ends of the court. Montgomery's offensive display was noteworthy, as he tallied 22 points. Additionally, he contributed 5 rebounds, with 2 steals to his credit. 

Off the bench, Andrew Jones played a key role in supporting the Mountaineers' offensive efforts. Jones contributed with 12 points.

The Mountaineers displayed tenacity on the defensive end, capitalizing on Bethel University's turnovers. They converted these turnovers into 24 points. The team's efficiency from the free-throw line was notable, shooting at 80%.

Looking ahead, the Mountaineers will have the opportunity to bounce back as they face Transy University on December 29th in Lexington, KY. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 PM.