SOUTH BEND, Ind.- The Indiana University South Bend Titans (6-0, 0-0 CCAC) defeated the Bethel University Pilots (2-3, 0-0 CRC) by a final score of 88-65. Wednesday's win improves IU South Bend to a perfect 6-0 to start the season. 

Back and forth throughout the first 10 minutes of play, the Titans took a one point lead heading into the second quarter. 

IU South Bend came out in the second quarter firing, outscoring the Pilots 24-8 in the period to take a 46-29 lead heading into halftime. 

The Titans proceeded to outscore Bethel in both second half quarters and go on to win Wednesday's contest by a final score of 88-65. 

A well balanced IU South Bend offense featured three scorers to record at least 20 points, led by guard Katie Gard who finished with a career high 28 points. 

Gard's 28 points came on a perfect 6-6 from the three point line while shooting better than 75% from the field. 

The next Titan to record at least twenty points was senior guard Jazmen Watts who finished with 22 points. 

Watts' 22 points came on 3-4 shooting from the three point line and 70% shooting from the field while playing in a game high 37 minutes.

The last Titan to record at least 20 points was guard Maddie Gard who finished with 20 points. 

Gard's 20 points came on 50% shooting from the field while also tying for a team high in rebounds with seven. 

The Indiana University South Bend Titans return to action on Tuesday, November 21st, when they host the Indiana University Northwest RedHawks at 5:30 PM in the Student Activities Center in a rematch of last year's CCAC Tournament Championship.