WATERFORD MILLS — Leading perennial state power Triton by three at halftime, the Bethany Christian Bruins were thinking upset.

But led by All-State candidate Clay Yeo, the Trojans outscored Bethany 49-10 in the second half and cruised to a 72-36 victory.

The Valparaso University-bound Yeo scored 37 points to lead the Triton turnaround, while teammate Tanner Shepherd added 17.

The Bruins, who host their own Holiday Tournament on Saturday, were led by Caleb Morris’ 15 points.

triton 72, bethany 36

Triton — Joey Corder 2, Clay Yeo 37, Darren Harrell 7, Bryson Mosier 0, Bryce Wanemacher 1, Trenton Cooper 2, Tanner Shepherd 17, Seth Glingle 2, Cody Shively 0, Drew Mosson 0, Dillon Meadway 4, Skyler Reichert 0. Totals: 27 12-20 72.

Bethany — Sol Brenneman 9, Nate Nussbaum 2, Ike Lehman 0, Cristian Romero 3, Isaac Schertz 3, Abe Thorne 1, Byeong Chan Lim 0, Jesse Loewen 3, Caleb Morris 15, Ben Rudy-Froese 0, Joel Gerig 0, Jospeph Murraw 0. Totals: 12 8-13 36.

Scoring By Quarters

Triton 12 11 28 21 — 72

Bethany 13 13 5 5 — 36

3-point goals: Triton (6) — Yeo 2, Herrell 2, Shepherd 2; Bethany (4) — Brenneman 1, Romero 1, Schertz 1, Morris 1.

Total fouls: Triton 11, Bethany 17. Fouled out — Morris (B).

Records:Bethany (1-4), Triton (2-3).

Next: Bethany at Holiday Tourney vs SB Trinity Saturday.

JV: Triton 36, Bethany 24. Top scorers: Triton — Bryce Wanemacker 20; Bethany — Joel Gerig 10.