Women's Basketball takes Gritty Win over Otterbein

Photo Credit: Hailey Owens
Photo Credit: Hailey Owens

Junior Caitlyn DeMassimo and sophomore Claudia Harrington fueled the Muskies to a 55-50 road win over the Otterbein Cardinals.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (8-7 overall, 3-5 OAC), Otterbein (5-10 overall, 3-5 OAC)
  • Location: Rike Center - Westerville, Ohio
  • Attendance: 122

Inside The Numbers

  • Muskingum shot 22-of-52 (42.3%) from the field, 6-of-21 (28.6%) from beyond the arc, and 5-of-9 (55.6%) from the free-throw line.
  • The Muskies combined for 39 rebounds, eight assists, seven steals, and two blocks.
  • Sophomore Claudia Harrington led the Muskies on the offensive side of things with 19 points and nine rebounds. Harrington recorded an impressive 8-of-13 (61.5%) shooting from the field, while also recording a steal.
  • Junior Caitlyn DeMassimo notched 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to come away with the double-double. C. DeMassimo also tallied two blocks and one steal in the contest.
  • Junior Halle Morehead scored five points, grabbed three rebounds, and had one assist.
  • Senior Taylor DeMassimo, sophomore Lizzy Allen, and freshman Mckinzi Linscott each scored four points. 
  • Sophomore Tori Jones scored three points and had two rebounds.
  • Otterbein shot 20-of-57 (35.1%) from the field, 7-of-17 (41.2%) from behind the arc, and 3-of-6 (50.0%) from the free-throw line.
  • The Cardinals as a team recorded 28 rebounds, 12 assists, five steals, four blocks, and 13 turnovers.
  • Otterbein was led by Olivia Majors, who tallied 10 points on 4-of-7 (57.1%) shooting.

Next Up

  • Muskingum will be back in the Steele Center on Wednesday, January 17, for their next contest against the Capital Comets. This game will be a Muskie Pride Game and REDOUT, where all fans are encouraged to wear red.