Bethany alumni, start your Valentine's Day weekend with your Swede-Heart at the Bethany Swedes vs. Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes basketball games Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

McPherson controlled the tempo in the first half of Thursday night's game, walking into halftime with a seven-point lead over Bethany. The Swedes came back to tie the game down the stretch, and senior Rodd Williams hit a free-throw with less than ten seconds left in the game for Bethany's first lead of the game, and the Swedes went on to upset McPherson 73-72, securing third place in the KCAC.

The Swedes came out hot in the first half, and walked into halftime with a 15-point lead. But the Bulldogs pulled within four part way through the second half. However, the Swedes finished the game strong and came out with a 75-62 "W."