Muskingum junior Joshua Keyes set the school record for career blocks as the Muskies rolled past Franciscan on Saturday afternoon, 86-60.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (2-1 overall), Franciscan (0-2 overall)
• Location: New Concord, Ohio - Muskingum Recreation Center

Record Book

• Junior Joshua Keyes set the new Muskingum record for career blocks with two in the second half against the Barons. Keyes has recorded 57 blocks during his tenure. 

First Half

• Muskingum used a 20-4 surge over a seven-minute span to grab the momentum and a 20-8 lead with 12 minutes to play. 
• The Muskies continued their strong play and took a 45-21 lead into the break.
• Freshman Jarrell Marsh and sophomore Jacob Geller led the Muskies scoring 10 points each. 
• Muskingum also connected on 7-of-10 three-point shots.

Second Half

• Muskingum continued to control play in the second half and led by as many as 38 (77-39) with seven minutes to play. 
• Marsh led the Muskies with 11 points in the frame.
• Keyes added seven points as every Muskie logged time on the court.

Post Game

• Muskingum was paced by four players scoring in double figures.
• Marsh led the team with a career-best 21 points and six rebounds. He hit 8-of-12 from the floor, which included making 5-of-8 three-point shots.
• Junior Joshua Glass had 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting.
• Freshman Jayson Peoples scored 15, which included hitting 3-of-4 three pointers.
• Geller ended the outing with 10 points.
• Muskingum shot .421 (32-of-76) from the field. The Muskies made 14 three-point shots.
• The Muskies held a 48-40 edge in rebounds and recorded 20 assists. Freshman Jalen Paige had a team-best five assists.
• Franciscan was led by Keoni Sablan who scored 17 points.
• The Barons ended the game shooting .367 (22-of-60).

Up Next

• Muskingum next travels to Bethany on Tuesday, November 24. Game time is slated for 7:00 p.m.