Photo Credit: Courtney Rose
Posted: Feb 02, 2022
Freshman Caitlyn DeMassimo had a career and game-high 19 points, while sophomore Taylor DeMassimo tallied 15 points to lead Muskingum against Marietta on Wednesday night. The Pioneers defeated the Muskies, 91-73.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (8-10 Overall, 3-8 OAC), Marietta (17-3 Overall, 10-3 OAC)
- Location: Anne C. Steele Center – New Concord, Ohio
- Attendance: 300
Notables:
- Muskingum supported the Play4Kay Foundation to raise awareness and support for innovative ways of fighting ALL cancers affecting women.
- The contest was a Muskie Pride game. All Muskingum fans wearing Muskie attire or pink received a #DefendTheM wristband.
- Freshman Caitlyn DeMassimo scored a career and game-high 19 points, while sophomore Taylor DeMassimo registered 15 points to lead the Muskie offense.
Inside the Numbers
- Freshman Halle Morehead finished with nine points, dished out a game-high six assists, and grabbed two rebounds.
- Senior Tanner Wirth registered eight points, dished out three assists, and grabbed five rebounds.
- Senior Sarah Miller rounded out the Muskie scoring effort with six points.
- Muskingum finished the night 25-of-62 (.403) from the field, 9-of-26 (.346) from beyond the arc, and 14-of-17 (.824) from the free-throw line.
- Marietta was led by Erin Hahn who had 14 points.
- The Pioneers finished the night 35-of-71 (.493) from the field, 6-of-19 (.316) from beyond the arc, and 15-of-24 (.625) from the free-throw line.
How it Happened
- After a Pioneer 45-37 first half, Muskingum trimmed down the Marietta lead to two with 6:09 remaining in the third quarter.
- The Muskies used a 19-16 advantage in the third quarter to draw within five of the Pioneers heading into the final period.
- Marietta erupted on a 30-point final period to ensure a 91-73 victory.
Up Next
- The Muskies next travel to Heidelberg to battle the Student Princes on Saturday, February 5. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m.
