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Second half lifts Kenyon past Muskingum

Kenyon used a second half surge to hand the Muskies a 68-57 setback in their season opener on Tuesday evening.

Second half lifts Kenyon past Muskingum
Box Score
November 15, 2016

Kenyon used a second half surge to hand the Muskies a 68-57 setback in their season opener on Tuesday evening.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (0-1 overall), Kenyon (1-0 overall)
  • Location: Gambier, Ohio - Tomsich Arena

First Period

  • The opening ten minutes ended with the Muskies trailing 15-11.
  • Muskingum was led in the period by senior Mallory Taylor with four points.
  • Junior Hallie Stocker recorded two points and three rebounds for the Muskies.
  • Kenyon was led by Bailey Dominguez with five points on 2-of-5 shooting.

Second Period

  • Muskingum opened the second period with a 10-0 run following a three-pointer by junior Olivia Besancon that put the Muskies on top 21-15 with 7:42 to play before halftime.
  • Kenyon responded with a run of its own cutting the deficit to 21-20 with 6:13 remaining.
  • The two teams exchanged points for several minutes before a pair of made free throws by junior Stephanie Clark put the Muskies on top 31-29 at the break.
  • Besancon led the Muskies with five points.
  • Dominguez finished with five points for Kenyon.

Third Period

  • Kenyon finished the period outscoring Muskingum 24-17 en route to the 53-48 advantage.
  • Muskingum was led by Stocker with seven points.
  • The Muskies shot 4-for-8 (.500) from the field and 8-for-9 (.889) from the free throw line.
  • Jessica Gerber led Kenyon with eight points.

Fourth Period

  • Despite a 9-0 run late in the frame Muskingum was never able to get closer than three points.
  • Stocker led Muskingum with three points shooting 1-for-2 from behind the arc.
  • Miranda Diesz led Kenyon in the period with six points.

Post Game

  • Stocker finished with a team-high 15 points and five rebounds for Muskingum.
  • Besancon added 12 points, while Clark and Taylor both chipped in eight points each.
  • Muskingum ended the game shooting 16-for-50 (.320) from the field.
  • Kenyon saw four players in double figures.
  • Dominguez finished with 14 points, while Tullis added 13 points and Diesz and Gerber chipped in 10 points each.

Up Next

  • Muskingum returns to action Friday, October 18 as they welcome Bethany to the Anne C. Steele Center. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.