Muskies fall in OAC action vs. #22 Heidelberg

The Muskingum men's basketball team dropped a home OAC matchup to #22 Heidelberg, 96-76.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (2-7 Overall, 0-4 OAC), #22 Heidelberg (9-1, 4-0 OAC)
• Location: Anne C. Steele Center
• Attendance: 189

How it Happened

• Out of the gate, Muskingum grabbed a quick 12-2 lead over the Student Princes.
• Muskingum would continue their hot shooting and build a 21-10 lead with 15 minutes remaining in the first half.
• However, Heidelberg would slowly chip away at the Muskie lead and eventually tie the game at 26 apiece with eight minutes left until halftime.
• Both teams would trade buckets the remainder of the first half, and the Student Princes would carry a slim 50-49 lead into the break.
• Out of the break, both teams would continue their close play, with the score tied at 55 apiece with 15 minutes remaining.
• However, Heidelberg would get the hot hand and go on a 16-3 run to push their lead to 13.
• The Muskies would cut the Heidelberg lead down to 10, but could never draw closer as the Student Princes cruised to their 96-76 victory.

Inside the Numbers

• The Muskies were led by senior Alex Masinelli who registered a team-high 19 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.
• Senior MJ Smith buried four triples en route to 14 points, and he also grabbed four rebounds as well.
• Senior Noah Tomlinson registered nine points and six rebounds for the Muskies, while junior Tanner Gensler chipped in eight points.
• Heidelberg was led by Tre Watkins who tallied 24 points for the Student Princes.
• Muskingum finished the game 29-of-68 (42.6%) from the field, while Heidelberg shot 36-of-70 (51.4%).
• The Muskies went 9-of-23 (39.1%) from deep, while the Student Princes hit 16-of-29 (55.2%) from behind the arc.
• Muskingum outrebounded Heidelberg 40-37, and Heidelberg tallied 21 assists on the game compared to 14 for Muskingum.
• Heidelberg tallied 26 points off turnovers, while the Muskies only registered four.

Up Next

• The Muskies will return to action on Wednesday, December 29 when they face Lynchburg at the College of Wooster Holiday Tournament. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. in Wooster, OH.