Muskingum freshman Jarrell Marsh exploded for a career-high 41 points against #10 Marietta on Wednesday night. However, the Pioneers held off the Muskie upset bid and escaped New Concord with a 108-97 win. 

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (5-13 overall, 2-9 OAC), Marietta College (16-2 overall, 10-1 OAC)
• Location: New Concord, Ohio - Muskingum Recreation Center

Game Notes

• Freshman Jarrell Marsh led the Muskies with a career-high 41 points and nine rebounds. He ended his outstanding performance hitting 15-of-27 shots, which included making five three-point baskets and nailing 6-of-7 free throws. Marsh's highlight-reel night nearly eclisped the school record for points in a game, which is held by Zach Ross, who scored 45 points against Redlands during the 2005-06 season.
• Junior Joshua Glass added 14 points for Muskingum. 
• Freshman Jalen Paige scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds. 
• Muskingum ended the outing shooting .530 (35-of-66) from the field.
• The Muskies shot .900 (18-of-20) from the free-throw line. 
• The Muskies held a 37-36 edge in rebounds.
• Marietta was paced by A.J. Edwards with 24 points and six rebounds. 
• Dillon Young added 22 points and three rebounds for the Pioneers. 
• Marietta shot .486 (35-of-72) from the field and .871 (27-of-31) from the free-throw line. 

Inside The Numbers

• The Muskies held a .530 shooting advantage against #10 Marietta's .486 shooting percentage. 
• Marietta's largest lead was by 24 points in the second half at the 17:51 mark. 
• The Pioneers had a 22-8 edge over the Muskies in points off turnovers. 
• Marietta's bench also accounted for 32 points compared to Muskingum's bench scoring 19 points. 
• At the half, Marietta led 56-37. 
• The Muskies got the score within six points of the Pioneers at three different times during the second half. 

Up Next

• Muskingum next travels to Otterbein on Saturday, January 30. Game time is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.