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Men's Basketball throttles Baldwin Wallace to continue historic start in the OAC

The Muskingum men's basketball team throttled Baldwin Wallace in a dominant 77-46 performance that moved the Muskies to 3-0 in the OAC for the first time since the 1989-90 campaign.

Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
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December 14, 2024

The Muskingum men's basketball team throttled Baldwin Wallace in a dominant 77-46 performance that moved the Muskies to 3-0 in the OAC for the first time since the 1989-90 campaign.

Notables

  • First 3-0 start in the OAC since the 1989-90 season.
  • The Muskies held Baldwin Wallace to 46 points which were the fewest points allowed since the 2011-12 season.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (5-4 Overall, 3-0 OAC), Baldwin Wallace (4-4 Overall, 1-2 OAC)
  • Location: Steele Center - New Concord, Ohio
  • Attendance: 224

Inside The Numbers

  • The Muskies shot 31-of-62 (50.0%) from the field, 3-of-17 (17.6%) from the three-point range, and 12-of-16 (75.0%) from the free throw line.
  • The Muskies recorded 45 rebounds, nine assists, 14 steals, and two blocks.
  • Junior Duane Davis led the Muskies with 18 points. Davis converted on 8-of-14 shots from the field while grabbing four rebounds and snagging two steals.
  • Senior Zaveon Croff fueled the Muskie offense with 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Croff also came away with two steals in the contest.
  • Senior Luken Hill and freshman Alieu Ceesay each added each points to the Muskie total. 
  • Hill also grabbed a team-high seven rebounds while coming away with a team-high four steals.
  • Sophomore Owen Emig logged seven points, two rebounds, and two assists. 
  • Baldwin Wallace shot 15-of-53 (28.3%) from the field, 3-of-27 (11.1%) from three-point range, and 13-of-25 (52.0%) from the free throw line.
  • Baldwin Wallace was led by Ray Ellington with 10 points and seven rebounds.

Next Up

  • The Muskies will be back in action on Tuesday, December 17 when they host Allegheny at 5:00 p.m.