The Muskingum women's basketball team fell in their road OAC match-up against Mount Union, 84-71 on Wednesday night in Alliance.

The Basics

Records: Muskingum (9-13 overall, 4-11 OAC), Mount Union (8-12 overall, 6-9 OAC)

Location: Timken Gymnasium – Alliance, Ohio

How it Happened

• After both teams traded baskets in the opening minutes of the contest, Mount Union built a 14-3 run to lead, 27-13 after the opening quarter.
• The Muskies chipped away at the Purple Raider lead drawing within eight, before Mount Union strung together a 11-4 run to end the first half. The Muskies trailed, 44-29 going into the break.
• The Purple Raiders used a 22-20 edge over the Muskies in the third period to extend their lead heading into the final period.
• Even though the Muskies had a 22-18 advantage over the Purple Raiders in the final period, Mount Union secured an 84-71 victory.

Inside the Numbers

• The Muskies were led by sophomore Taylor DeMassimo who registered a team-high 16 points.
• Freshman Caitlyn DeMassimo tallied 10 points and grabbed a team-high nine rebounds for the Muskies.
• Sophomore Abby Jones and freshman Kenzie Bicking each finished the night with 10 points apiece. Jones grabbed six boards, while Bicking added an assist.
• Mount Union was led by Maddy Miles who registered a game-high 18 points.
• On the game, Muskingum shot 26-of-64 (40.6%) from the field, while Mount Union went 31-of-77 (40.3%).
• The Muskies shot 5-of-17 (29.4%) from beyond the arc, while the Purple Raiders finished 11-of-36 (30.6%).

Up Next

• The Muskies wrap-up regular-season action on Saturday, February 19 when they travel to Ada to take on Ohio Northern. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.