Marcus Dempsey pours out 40 points as Men’s Basketball Falls at Ohio Northern
Marcus Dempsey erupted with 40 points for the Muskingum University men’s basketball team, but Ohio Northern’s .609 shooting from the floor gave the hosts the 108-87 win.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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40 | 47 | 87 |
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52 | 56 | 108 |
Team Stats
Ohio Northern
| Game Statistics | Muskingum | Ohio Northern |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (33-74) | (42-69) |
| Field Goal % | 44.6% | 60.9% |
| Rebounds | 23 | 51 |
| Assists | 13 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 12 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 12 | 11 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 12 | 22 |
| Pts in the Paint | 28 | 70 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 9 |
| Bench Pts | 20 | 8 |
Marcus Dempsey erupted with 40 points for the Muskingum University men's basketball team, but Ohio Northern's .609 shooting from the floor gave the hosts the 108-87 win.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (6-9 overall, 4-4 Ohio Athletic Conference), Ohio Northern (11-4 overall, 6-2 Ohio Athletic Conference)
- Location: Ada, Ohio- ONU Sports Center
Inside the Numbers
- Marcus Dempsey continues to have the hot hands for the Muskies as he exploded for 40 points on 13-of-26 shooting, which included 4-of-8 from the arc, and grabbed five rebounds. This is his third time in six games where he has registered 40 plus points.
- Devon Peart notched eight points and three assists.
- Jalen Paige dished out a game-best five assists and added four rebounds.
- Muskingum shot .446 (33-of-74) from the field, made 10 three-pointers, and went 11-for-13 at the free throw line (.846).
- Ryan Bruns burst 41 points, snagged 17 rebounds, and added four blocks to lead Ohio Northern.
- Nate Burger knocked down 29 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.
- Austin Allemeier tallied 13 points, while Travis Feitshans chipped in 11 points.
- The Polar Bears shot .609 (42-of-69) from the field and held a 51-23 advantage in rebounds.
Game Highlights
Ohio Northern's led, 30-13, with 11:10 on the clock, which was the largest advantage in the first half. Muskingum battled and got within seven points, 40-33, after going on a 12-5 run from the 8:17 marker until 4:10 to go. Dempsey drained a three-pointer with 1:02 left, but ONU gathered a layup with 37 seconds and held the 52-40 lead at intermission. The Polar Bears offense was outstanding in the first half as they shot .636 (21-of-33) from the field.
The Muskies started the second half on a positive note as they made their first four shots to get within eight, 56-48, with 18:26 left. From that point on, the Polar Bears took command of the game as they held a double-digit lead en route to the win.
Up Next
- Muskingum will play back in the Anne C. Steele Center on Wednesday, January 17 against Mount Union. Tip-off is slated for 7:00 p.m.