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Women's Basketball Dominates Bethany in Home Opener

Women's Basketball dominated in their home opener against Bethany. The Muskies shot 26-of-49 (53.1%) from the field, including 9-of-20 (45%) from three-point range to cruise past Bethany, 67-55.

Photo Credit: Lauren Hertle
Photo Credit: Lauren Hertle
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November 11, 2023

Women's Basketball dominated in their home opener against Bethany. The Muskies shot 26-of-49 (53.1%) from the field, including 9-of-20 (45%) from three-point range to cruise past Bethany, 67-55.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (2-0), Bethany (1-1)
  • Location: Steele Center | New Concord, Ohio
  • Attendance: 108

Inside The Numbers

  • Muskingum shot 26-of-49 (53.1%) from the field, 9-of-20 (45%) from 3-point range, and 6-of-11 (54.5%) from the free throw line.
  • The Muskies recorded 39 rebounds, 13 assists, seven steals, and three blocks.
  • Leading the way for Muskingum was sophomore Tori Jones, who scored 16 points on 6-of-9 (66.7%) shooting from the floor. Jones went 4-of-7 (57.1%) from beyond the arc.
  • Junior Caitlyn DeMassimo tallied 15 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists in the contest. 
  • Sophomore Claudia Harrington scored nine points on 4-of-9 (44%) shooting and grabbed six rebounds. She also added two steals.
  • Senior Taylor DeMassimo and junior Halle Morehead each threw in eight points. Morehead also tallied three steals. 
  • Sophomore Courtney Hivick, six points, and sophomore Lizzy Allen, five points, rounded out the Muskie scoring. 
  • Bethany shot 20-of-62 (32.3%) from the field, 7-of-26 (26.9%) from 3-point range, and 8-of-13 from the free throw line.
  • Bethany was led by Lindsey Garrison, who tallied 17 points on 6-of-13 (46.2%) shooting. 

Up Next 

  • Muskingum will return to the court on Saturday, November 18, when they travel to take on Trine. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m.