Muskingum's late push comes up just short against John Carroll

A fourth-quarter push by Muskingum came up just short, as the Muskies fell to John Carroll in a 65-62 road contest.

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (3-5 overall, 0-3 OAC), John Carroll (5-4 overall, 1-2 OAC)
• Location: Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center – University Heights, Ohio
• Attendance: 514

Inside The Numbers

• Muskingum shot 24-of-56 (42.9%) from the field, 9-of-20 (45%) from beyond the arc, and 5-of-10 (50%) from the free throw line.
• The Muskies combined for 22 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, and 10 turnovers.
• Muskingum outscored the Blue Streaks 25-19 in the second half and had a three-point shot attempt at the buzzer to tie the game. 
• Junior Caitlyn DeMassimo led all Muskie scorers with 12 points on 5-of-12 (42%) shooting. C. DeMassimo also added four rebounds and two assists in the contest. 
• Sophomore Tori Jones went 4-of-7 (57.1%) from the field to record 11 points.
• Freshman Mckinzi Linscott scored a season-high 10 points on 4-of-6 (66.7%) shooting, which included a perfect 2-of-2 (100%) from behind the arc. Linscott also grabbed four rebounds in the contest.
• Sophomore Lizzy Allen tallied a season-high 10 points on 4-of-8 (50%) shooting and grabbed two rebounds.
• Sophomore Claudia Harrington put together seven points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals.  
• Senior Taylor DeMassimo contributed seven points, four rebounds, and two assists. 
• Junior Halle Morehead scored three points and grabbed one rebound. 
• Sophomore Courtney Hivick scored two points and notched three assists.
• John Carroll shot 24-of-60 (40%) from the field, 4-of-15 (26.7%) from behind the arc, and 13-of-19 (68.4%) from the free-throw line.
• John Carroll as a team recorded 40 rebounds, 12 assists, six steals, two blocks, and 10 turnovers
• The Blue Streaks were led by Kaylie Mckenney and Ava Ryncarz, who each scored 15 points. 

Next Up

• Muskingum will take to home court in their next contest when they host Heidelberg on Saturday, December 16, at 2:00 p.m.