Men’s Basketball Falls in a Defensive Battle

Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
Photo Credit: Jasper Owens

The Muskingum men's basketball team hosted Allegheny on Tuesday afternoon but fell short in a physical contest, 65-57.

Notables

  • Junior Duane Davis tied his career high of 30 points on 14-of-22 (63.6%) from the field. Davis also added three assists, eight rebounds, and a steal.

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (5-5 Overall), Allegheny (3-6 Overall)
  • Location: Steele Center – New concord, Ohio

Inside The Numbers

  • The Muskies shot 23-of-70 (32.9%) from the field, 4-of-29 (13.8%) from the three-point range, and 7-of-13 (53.8%) from the free throw line.
  • The Muskies recorded 40 rebounds, 13 assists, 34 points in the paint, eight steals, and the bench scored 16 points.
  • Junior Duane Davis tied his career high of 30 points on 14-of-22 (63.6%) from the field. Davis also added three assists, eight rebounds, and a steal.
  • Sophomore Nathan Walker had six points as he went 2-for-3 (66.6%) from beyond the arc. He also had eight rebounds for the Muskies.
  • Sophomore Owen Emig earned five points, four steals, three assists, two rebounds, and a block.
  • Senior Luken Hill battled for the boards as he grabbed nine rebounds. Hill added three points, a block and a steal.
  • Sophomore Brett Devault notched five points, two assists, and two rebounds.
  • Sophomore Tanner Holbert knocked down a shot from beyond the arc.
  • Allegheny shot 20-of-47 (42.6%) from the field, 9-of-19 (47.4%) from three-point range, and 16-of-17 (94.1%) from the free throw line.
  • Allegheny was led by James Sitter with 26 points, five rebounds, an assist, and a block.

Next Up

The Muskies will be back in action on Monday, December 30, at Ohio University with tip-off starting at 7:00 p.m. The game is a scrimmage for the Muskies.