Men’s Basketball defeats Ohio Northern on Senior Day to clinch an OAC Tournament spot

The Muskingum men’s basketball team defeated Ohio Northern on Senior Day 68-66 to clinch an OAC Tournament spot.

Notables

• Before the game, Muskingum recognized seniors Luken Hill, Zaveon Croff, Alex Coffey, Ethan Taylor, Korey Robinson, and Shane Kneep, and student assistants Hudson Davis and Wyatte Miller.
• Muskingum’s win against Ohio Northern and Baldwin Wallace’s loss at Capital clinched the Muskies an upcoming OAC Tournament berth, which is reserved for the top six teams at the end of the regular season. 
• The Muskies are currently in third place in the OAC and trail first place Mount Union and John Carroll by one game. The Muskies host the Purple Raiders on Wednesday night.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (12-9 Overall, 10-4 OAC), Ohio Northern (11-10 Overall, 5-9 OAC)
• Location: Steele Center – New Concord, Ohio

Inside The Numbers

• The Muskies shot 20-of-46 (43.5%) from the field, 2-of-9 (22.2%) from the three-point range, and 26-of-35 (74.3%) from the free throw line.
• The Muskies recorded 36 rebounds, nine assists, 34 points in the paint, eight steals, and the bench scored 45 points.
• Senior Luken Hill led the Muskies with 18 points, six rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and an assist.
• Junior Duane Davis totaled 11 points, four rebounds, two steals, and an assist.
• Senior Zaveon Croff earned 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal.
• Sophomore DJ Fowler added nine points and a rebound.
• Sophomore Owen Emig tallied nine points, three rebounds, and an assist.
• Freshman Alieu Ceesay logged five points and a rebound.
• Sophomore Nathan Walker finished with four points, eight rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.
• Ohio Northern shot 18-of-55 (32.7%) from the field, 8-of-25 (32%) from three-point range, and 22-of-23 (95.7%) from the free throw line.
• Ohio Northern was led by Will Miller with 16 points, three rebounds, two assists, and a steal.

Next Up

Catch the Muskies back in action on Wednesday, February 12, when the Muskies take on Mount Union. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.