Muskies fall short in conference match-up

Muskies fall short in conference match-up

The Muskingum men's basketball team fell short to Capital University, 87-62, during tonight's conference match-up.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (4-12 overall, 1-8 OAC), Capital (9-7 overall, 5-4 OAC)
  • Location: Bexley, Ohio - Capital Center

Game Notes

  • Freshman Jarrell Marsh and Junior Rickey Wilson led the Muskies with 10 points each. 
  • Sophomore Malik Billingsley added nine points.
  • Junior Joshua Keyes grabbed six boards and accounted for two blocks. 
  • Muskingum ended the game shooting .356 (21-of-59) from the field.
  • Capital was led by Mark Minch with 24 points and five rebounds. 
  • Michael Green also added 16 points for the Crusaders. 
  • Capital ended the game shooting .571 (36-of-63) from the floor. 
  • Capital also held a 44-26 advantage over Muskingum in rebounds. 

Inside The Numbers

  • Capital grabbed an 8-6 lead againgst Muskingum at the 15:35 mark in the first period that solidified their lead for the remainder of the game. 
  • At half, Capital led the Muskies 37-19. 
  • Capital extended their lead by as much as 32 points during the second half at the 12:52 mark. 
  • The score was tied once and there were two lead changes. 

Up Next

  • Muskingum next travels to Baldwin Wallace on Saturday, January 23. The game is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.