Muskingum’s Dynamic Offense Pushes Past Heidelberg
The Muskingum men's basketball team used a dynamic offensive output to defeat Heidelberg on Saturday afternoon, 77-71.
Heidelberg
71
Muskingum
77
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31 | 40 | 71 |
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37 | 40 | 77 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Heidelberg | Muskingum |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (26-58) | (27-57) |
| Field Goal % | 44.8% | 47.4% |
| Rebounds | 36 | 32 |
| Assists | 8 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 9 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 9 | 17 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 12 | 11 |
| Pts in the Paint | 42 | 38 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 10 | 6 |
| Bench Pts | 30 | 21 |
February 3, 2024
The Muskingum men's basketball team used a dynamic offensive output to defeat Heidelberg on Saturday afternoon, 77-71.
Notables
- This victory marks the first win over Heidelberg since the 2018-19 season
- Freshman Owen Emig scored his career-high 29 points on a blazing 10-of-17 (58.8%) from the field and 7-of-8 (87.5%) from the free throw line. Emig also posted five assists and three rebounds.
- At halftime, Muskingum recognized its new members of the Athletic Hall of Fame, who were inducted during the Night of Impact presented by Carol Goff and Associates Real Estate. The class includes Jim Kornokovich '01 (Football), Gary Thompson '92 (Baseball), Amy Iammarino '08 (Softball), and Doug Jewitt '83 (Wrestling).
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (6-15 Overall, 2-12 OAC), Heidelberg (12-9 Overall, 8-6 OAC)
- Location: Steele Center – New Concord, Ohio
Inside The Numbers
- The Muskies shot 27-of-57 (47.4%) from the field, 5-of-18 (27.8%) from the three-point range and 18-of-25 (72.0%) from the free throw line.
- The Muskies recorded 38 rebounds, 13 assists, 17 points off turnovers, 38 points in the paint, and the bench scored 21 points.
- Freshman Owen Emig scored his career-high 29 points on a blazing 10-of-17 (58.8%) from the field and 7-of-8 (87.5%) from the free throw line. Emig also posted five assists and three rebounds.
- Sophomore Duane Davis energized the offense with 17 points, going 8-of-13 (61.5%) from the field. Davis added three rebounds, two steals, and an assist.
- Junior Ethan Taylor totaled 12 points, four rebounds, one assist, and a steal.
- Freshman Nathan Walker posted nine points, five rebounds, four steals, and an assist. Walker went 7-of-7 (100%) from the free throw line.
- Senior Luken Hill recorded seven points, five rebounds, three assists, and one block.
- Freshman Reed Coconis finished with three points, two steals, one assist, and a rebound.
- The Student Princes shot 26-of-58 (44.8%) from the field, 3-of-14 (31.4%) from three-point range, and 9-of-25 (72.0%) from the free throw line.
- Eric Panning led Heidelberg, shooting 5-of-9 (55.5%) from the field and 6-of-8 (75.0%) from the free throw line. Panning totaled 16 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks.
Next Up
Catch the Muskies back in action when they host Wilmington on Wednesday, February 7. Tip-Off is set for 7:00 p.m.
