North Newton, KAN. - York needed a win to keep their season alive and that didn't come easily. After Avila beat the University of St. Mary earlier in the day the Panthers knew their only chance of postseason was a win. Bethel looked like they were going to run away with it and built a 21-point lead with five minutes to go in the first half. York was able to get eight of those points back and only trail by 13 at the break 46-33.

Bethel opened their lead back up to 16 points in the second half but then the Panthers started their rally. Over the next six minutes of play the Panthers went on a 16-1 run to bring the game within reach 50-49. The Threshers made a field goal with 19:44 on the clock and then didn't make another field goal until 11:02 remaining in the game. York trailed by seven a few minutes later at 58-51, but then used a final surge to take their first lead of the ball game with six minutes remaining. The Panthers then built their lead up to as many as seven points over the next two minutes.

DeAnte Barnes led all scorers with 17 points and nine rebounds. Michael Tolbert and Victor Lewis added 13 points, while Eric Lenear chipped in 12. Tyreece Berry was the leader off of the bench with eight points and three assists.

York shot 52% from the field in the second half as they made their comeback. They also forced the Threshers to shoot just 28% from the field in the second half.

With the win the Panthers earn the eighth seed in the KCAC tournament and will travel to Ottawa University on Thursday night. The game is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. tip.