Wilmington used a big fourth quarter to rally past Muskingum in Ohio Athletic Conference play on Wednesday night, 71-63.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (5-19 overall, 1-16 OAC), Wilmington (9-15 overall, 6-11 OAC)
• Location: New Concord, Ohio – Muskingum Recreation Center
• Pinkout: The game marked Muskingum's participation in the WBCA's Play 4Kay initiative. Money raised at the game will be donated to a local cancer organization.

Inside The Numbers

• Sophomore Olivia Besancon led the Muskies with 21 points. She connected on 7-of-13 shots from the floor, which included hitting 4-of-8 three-pointers. Besancon was also 3-of-3 from the free throw line.
• Sophomore Alexandra Carson added 18 points and three assists.
• Senior Angela Darnley registered a game-high six assists.
• Muskingum shot .375 (24-of-64) from the field.
• Mackenzie Campbell led Wilmington with 21 points and nine rebounds.
• Mary Moyer added 16 points and nine rebounds.
• The Quakers shot .519 (27-of-52) from the floor and ended the game with a 38-28 edge in rebounds.

Game Notes

• At the end of the opening quarter, Wilmington led 21-18.
• Muskingum used a 19-12 second-quarter burst to take a 37-33 lead into the break.
• Muskingum took a 47-44 lead into the final frame.
• Wilmington outscored the Muskies 27-16 during the final 10 minutes of play to seal the road win.

Up Next

• Muskingum next hosts John Carroll for Senior Day on Saturday, February 20. Game time is slated for 3:00 p.m.