North Newton, Kan. — The Bethel Threshers secured their first win of the conference season with a convincing 5-1 victory over Bethany. Bethel opened the scoring early with Filip Maksimovic finding the back of the net just 2:45 into the match, assisted by Gabriel Okita. The Threshers continued to apply pressure, and Andrija Mitkovic doubled the lead with a goal in the 11th minute. Although Bethany managed to pull one back at the 32:32 mark thanks to a goal by Steven McQueen, Bethel quickly responded with a goal from Gabriel Okita in the 34th minute to regain control.