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Men’s Basketball falls in to Mount Union in a Back in Forth Thriller

On Wednesday night, the Muskingum Men’s Basketball team fell to Mount Union 78-72, in a back in forth thriller.

Photo Credits: Kyleigh Dahlgren
Photo Credits: Kyleigh Dahlgren
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January 22, 2025

On Wednesday night, the Muskingum Men's Basketball team fell to Mount Union 78-72, in a back in forth thriller.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (8-8 Overall, 6-3 OAC), Mount Union (11-5 Overall, 8-1 OAC)
  • Location: McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex - Alliance, Ohio

Inside The Numbers

  • The Muskies shot 26-of-60 (43.3%) from the field, 7-of-19 (36.8%) from the three-point range, and 13-of-17 (76.5%) from the free throw line.
  • The Muskies recorded 26 rebounds, 11 assists, 36 points in the paint, eight steals, and the bench scored nine points.
  • Junior Duane Davis led the Muskies with 23 points, three rebounds and two assists.
  • Sophomore Owen Emig posted 15 points, three rebounds, a block, a steal, and an assist.
  • Senior Luken Hill added nine points, six rebounds, two steals, and an assist.
  • Sophomore Nathan Walker finished with eight points, one rebound, and an assist.
  • Senior Zaveon Croff totaled eight points, three assists, and two rebounds.
  • Sophomore DJ Fowler logged four points and two steals.
  • Mount Union shot 28-of-49 (57.1%) from the field, 4-of-12 (33.3%) from three-point range, and 18-of-25 (72.0%) from the free throw line.
  • Marcus Steele led Mount Union with 24 points, two assists, and a rebound.

Next Up

Catch the Muskies back in action on Saturday, January 25, when the Muskies host Heidelberg at 3:00 p.m.