Men's basketball gives tenacious effort against No. 1 John Carroll
Muskingum battled top-ranked John Carroll in an intense, spirited contest on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Streaks narrowly escaped New Concord with an 87-84 win.
John Carroll
87
Muskingum
84
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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43 | 44 | 87 |
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33 | 51 | 84 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
John Carroll
Pts:
Henry Raynor
- 21
Reb:
Henry Raynor
- 11
Ast:
Luke Chicone
- 9
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | John Carroll | Muskingum |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (34-78) | (32-70) |
| Field Goal % | 43.6% | 45.7% |
| Rebounds | 55 | 34 |
| Assists | 13 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 15 | 19 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 16 | 4 |
| Pts in the Paint | 54 | 36 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 13 | 14 |
| Bench Pts | 22 | 48 |
December 9, 2023
Muskingum battled top-ranked John Carroll in an intense, spirited contest on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Streaks narrowly escaped New Concord with an 87-84 win.
Notables
- Sophomore Duane Davis had a career-high 21 points, shooting 8-of-14 (57.1%) from the field and 5-of-6 (83.3%) from the free throw line. Davis also added five assists and grabbed four rebounds.
- Freshman Owen Emig scored a career-high 18 points. Emig shot a blazing 7-of-9 (77.7%) from the field and 4-of-5 (80%) beyond the arc.
- Muskingum recorded a season-best 18 assists and made a season-high 11 three-point shots.
- Muskingum's 84 points tied its season-high for points scored.
- Muskingum's bench outscored the Blue Streaks 48-22.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (2-5 Overall, 0-3 OAC), John Carroll (7-0 Overall, 3-0 OAC)
- Location: Steele Center | New Concord, Ohio
How it Happened
- The Muskies battled the Blue Streaks in a tough, gritty, spirited contest for 40 minutes.
- The game featured five lead changes and five ties.
- Muskingum closed the game with a 14-0 surge to pull within one possession in the waning seconds. The run was highlighted by five points from Davis, three-point shots from junior Ethan Taylor and freshman Tanner Holbert, and a three-point play from sophomore Shane Knepp.
Inside The Numbers
- The Muskies shot 32-of-70 (45.7%) from the field, 11-of-25 (44.0%) from the three-point range and 9-of-12 (75.0%) from the free throw line.
- Sophomore Duane Davis set his career high while leading the Muskies with 21 points, shooting 8-of-14 (57.1%) from the field and 5-of-6 (83.3%) from the free throw line.
- Freshman Owen Emig set his career high with 18 points.
- Senior Luken Hill and freshman Nathan Walker aided Muskingum's offense with seven points each. Hill solidified the Muskie defense with four blocks.
- Taylor and sophomore Alex Coffey each scored six points. Taylor also added four assists and three rebounds.
- Muskingum freshman Reed Coconis added five points and three assists.
- John Carroll ended the outing shooting .436 (34-of-78) from the field and 4-of-17 (.235) from three-point range. The Blue Streaks also made 15-of-25 from the free throw line.
- John Carroll was led by Henry Raynor and Luke Chicone, who both recorded double-doubles. Raynor had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Chicone had 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Next Up
- The Muskies are back in action when they host Washington and Jefferson on Wednesday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m.
