Men’s Basketball claims the season sweep over Heidelberg

The Muskingum men’s basketball team claimed the season sweep over Heidelberg on Saturday afternoon, 77-71.

Notables

• Sophomore Owen Emig earned his season high of 25 points. Emig shot an efficient 7-of-11 (63.6%) from beyond the arc. He also posted three rebounds and a block.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (8-8 Overall, 6-3 OAC), Mount Union (11-5 Overall, 8-1 OAC)
• Location: McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex – Alliance, Ohio

Inside The Numbers

• The Muskies shot 27-of-69 (39.1%) from the field, 9-of-20 (45.0%) from the three-point range, and 14-of-21 (66.7%) from the free throw line.
• The Muskies recorded 45 rebounds, 11 assists, 38 points in the paint, five steals, and the bench scored nine points.
• Sophomore Owen Emig earned his season high of 25 points. Emig shot an efficient 7-of-11 (63.6%) from beyond the arc. He also posted three rebounds and a block.
• Duane Davis posted 18 points, seven rebounds, and an assist.
• Sophomore DJ Fowler fueled the Muskies with 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists.
• Senior Zaveon Croff earned 11 points, six rebounds, two steals, and an assist.
• Senior Luken Hill logged five points, nine rebounds, five assists, and a steal.
• Sophomore Brett Devault posted four rebounds, two blocks, and a point.
• Heidelberg shot 27-of-80 (33.8%) from the field, 4-of-22 (18.2%) from three-point range, and 13-of-18 (72.2%) from the free throw line.
• Manny Hill led Heidelberg with 16 points, six rebounds, and two steals.

Next Up

The Muskies will be back in action Wednesday, January 29 at home against Wilmington. Tip-off is at 7:00pm