Women’s Basketball slips at Wittenberg

The Muskingum women's basketball team slipped at Wittenberg on Tuesday evening, 77-60.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (3-6), Wittenberg (5-3 Overall)
• Location: Pam Evans Smith Arena – Springfield, Ohio

Inside the Numbers

• Freshman Claudia Harrington guided the Muskingum offense with 14 points, two assists, and four boards. 
• Freshman Anna Lippiatt generated a season-high 14 points, while freshman Lizzy Allen also amassed a season-high 10 points and two rebounds.
• Junior Taylor DeMassimo registered nine points and grabbed two rebounds, while freshman Tori Jones contributed seven points. 
• Sophomore Halle Morehead dished out a team-high four assists. 
• Muskingum ended the contest 21-of-47 (44.7%) from the field and was 14-of-17 (82.4%) from the charity stripe.
• Muskingum had three players score in double figures.
• Jaz Gaines Burns directed the Tiger offense with a game-high 21 points and four rebounds, while Jade Simpson chipped in 20 points and a game-high 15 rebounds.
• Wittenberg went 30-of-56 (53.6%) from the field and 11-of-17 (64.7%) from the free-throw line.
• The Tigers forced 15 Muskingum turnovers and converted those into 25 points off turnovers, while Wittenberg also coughed up the ball 15 times, translating to 21 points for Muskingum.
• Wittenberg won the rebounding battle 36-16, and the Tigers outscored the Muskies 40-24 in points in the paint.
• Muskingum's bench contributed 19 points, while Wittenberg's bench finished with 10 points on the evening.

Up Next

• Muskingum is back in OAC action on Saturday, December 17, when they travel to take on Heidelberg. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. in Seiberling Gymnasium.