Oberlin upends men's basketball

Oberlin upends men's basketball

Oberlin grabbed control in the first half and rode the momentum to a 102-94 win against Muskingum on Tuesday evening.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (1-1 overall), Oberlin (2-0 overall)
  • Location: Oberlin, Ohio - Oberlin's Philips Gym

Game Notes

  • Muskingum has scored 90 and 94 points in its first two games this season.

First Half

  • Oberlin opened the game with a 16-2 surge through the first five minutes to grab the momentum. The Yeoman shot .543 from the field en route to taking a 49-23 lead into the break.

Second Half

  • Muskingum made a late charge to trim its gap to 93-85 on sophomore Jacob Geller's three-point shot with 1:27 to play. However, the Muskies could not trim their deficit to under eight as time ticked down.

Post Game

  • Muskingum was paced by five players scoring in double figures.
  • Senior Cody Seiler led the squad with 17 points.
  • Freshman Jarrell Marsh scored 16 points and added eight rebounds.
  • Freshman Jalen Paige had 13 points and four assists.
  • Junior Joshua Keyes and Geller each scored 10 points.
  • Muskingum ended the contest shooting .469 (38-of-81). The Muskies also held a 38-33 edge in rebounds.
  • Jake Poyle led Oberlin with 25 points.
  • Nathan Cohen added 23 points.
  • The Yeomen shot 35-of-56 (.625) from the field and registered 22 assists.

Up Next

  • Muskingum next hosts Franciscan on Saturday, November 21. Game time is slated for 3:00 p.m.