Backus Native Taylor Sheley Scores 1,000th Point for Bethel University

SAINT PAUL, MN (12/09/2011)(readMedia)-- Bethel University women's basketball senior Taylor Sheley of Backus, Minn., needed just four points to enter the esteemed Bethel University 1,000-point club. The four-year contributor delivered 19 points in the Royals 60-52 victory over Macalester College on December 3.

The night belonged to Sheley in more than one way. On top of being awarded with her 1,000th point, Sheley led all scorers with 19 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,600 students from 48 states and 25 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu.