Muskingum freshman Jalen Paige erupted for a career-high 25 points in an 81-73 loss at Bethany on Tuesday night.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (2-2 overall), Bethany (2-2 overall)
• Location: Bethany, West Virginia - Hummel Field House

First Half

• After the opening 12 minutes of play, the Bison held an 18-16 lead.
• Bethany closed the final eight minutes of play on an 18-10 run to take a 36-26 lead into the break.
• Paige led the Muskies with five points and four rebounds.
• Junior Brenden Mathews added five points to the Muskies effort.
• Junior Joshua Keyes grabbed nine rebounds.
• Muskingum shot .267 (8-of-30) from the floor.
• Bethany was paced by Darrian Bruster who scored 13 points.
• The Bison connected on 13-of-34 (.382) from the field.

Second Half

• Muskingum took a 48-47 lead on a pair of Paige free throws with 11:56 on the clock.
• A Paige basket at the 7:23 mark tied the game at 54-54.
• Bethany then used a 5-0 spurt to take the lead for good with 6:22 remaining.
• Paige led the Muskies in the second frame with a 20-point outburst on 5-of-7 shooting and a 9-of-9 performance from the free throw line.
• Muskingum connected on 13-of-13 free throws in the half and shot .556 (15-of-27) from the floor.
• Calique Jones led Bethany with 11 points.
• The Bison shot 15-of-26 (.577) from the field.

Post Game

• Paige led all scorers with a career-best 25 points, with six assists, four rebounds and one steal.
• Sophomore Jacob Geller added 10 points and four rebounds
• Keyes had 12 rebounds, eight points and three assists.
• Muskingum shot .404 (23-of-57) from the field.
• The Muskies made 22-of-23 free throws.
• Bethany shot 28-of-60 (.467) from the floor.
• Bruster led the Bison with 20 points.

Up Next

• Muskingum next hosts Washington & Jefferson on Saturday, November 28. Game time is slated for 3:00 p.m.