WINONA LAKE, Ind. - The greatest small-college rivalry will write its next chapter on Saturday when Grace's basketball teams host Bethel.

The women's game will tip off at 1 p.m. with the men's to follow at 3 p.m. at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.

Over the past two seasons, the Lancers' men's and women's teams are 2-2 in head-to-head Crossroads League matchups with the Pilots.

 

WOMEN'S GAME

Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Grace College, MOCC
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Scouting the Lady Pilots: Bethel (0-10, 0-2 CL) is still searching for its first win of the season. The Lady Pilots have lost several games by a close margin.

Madison Schrock (14.2 ppg) has been a bright spot for Bethel's offense, averaging a trio of made 3-pointers per game.

Bethel has struggled in ball control this year, racking up 158 turnovers for an average of over 17 per game.

Scouting the Lady Lancers: Grace (6-5, 1-1 CL) has won four of its past six contests, including a 104-102 2OT win over NAIA Div. I-ranked opponent Pikeville on Nov. 19.

The Lady Lancers boast an up-tempo unit who has already connected on 81 3-pointers, ranking 10th in the nation.

Vironnica Drake (14.1 ppg) leads four players averaging in double figures in points. Brooke Sugg has shown the ability to catch fire from the outside, including a program-record six 3s against Pikeville.

 

MEN'S GAME

Time: 3 p.m.
Place: Grace College, MOCC
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Scouting the Pilots: No. 17 Bethel (8-2, 1-1 CL) has a balanced lineup with six players scoring at least 10.0 points per game. The Pilots and No. 1 St. Francis are the only Crossroads League teams to rank in the league's top three in both field goal offense and defense.

All-American Clay Yeo (15.9 ppg) has missed the last three games due to injury, helping lead to the Pilots' 2-2 record since Nov. 17.

Bethel's only two losses this year were an overtime game at Taylor and a one-point defeat at Viterbo.

Scouting the Lancers: Grace (8-3, 0-2 CL) has one of the most dynamic offenses in the nation. The Lancers average almost 92 points per game, keyed by tremendous sharpshooting. Grace shoots 45 percent from the beyond the arc to rank second in the NAIA.

Erik Bowen has worked into one of the premier frontcourt men in the nation. He averages a double-double (15.0 ppg, 12.2 rpg) and is currently No. 3 in the nation in rebounding. Stephen Halstead (14.8 ppg) has been a steady offensive force from beyond the arc with 41 treys.

Grace has already beaten three teams who are ranked or receiving votes in the NAIA; two of Grace's three losses are also against teams in the national poll.