SUPERIOR, WIS.—The Bethel University men's basketball team never trailed in a 73-66 road victory over UW-Superior on Saturday afternoon.

The Royals move to 4-6, while the Yellowjackets fall to 2-9. 

Bethel 73, UW-Superior 66

Nick Burke finished with a team-leading 17 points that included a perfect 10-of-10 mark from the free throw line, as well as six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Next was Jay Neubert's 14 points, while Adam Mattes came off the bench with 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting. 

Jack Charbonneau paced the Royals with seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocks. 

Bethel finished with a .453 (24-of-53) shooting mark, and a .864 (19-of-22) clip from the charity stripe. The Yellowjackets were .348 (23-of-66) from the floor and .929 (13-of-14) from the line. Rocco Paulson paced Superior with 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting and 5-of-5 from the free throw line. Landen Thomer had a double double 12 points and 10 boards for the Yellowjackets.

The Royals will host Simpson at Robertson Center Gymnasium on Tuesday, December 30 at 5 p.m.