Men's Basketball Bounces back with win over Hope
The Muskingum Men's Basketball team bounced back with a 98-93 win over Hope in day two of the GVW Classic at Hope College. The Muskies had contributions from everyone, with 5 players scoring in double figures.
January 3, 2026
The Muskingum Men's Basketball team bounced back with a 98-93 win over Hope in day two of the GVW Classic at Hope College. The Muskies had contributions from everyone, with 5 players scoring in double figures.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (Overall: 11-2 , OAC: 3-1), Hope (Overall: 5-6 , MIAA: 0-0)
- Location: DeVos Fieldhouse DeVette-VanWieren Court - Holland, MI
- Junior Owen Emig was named to the GVW Classic All-Tournament Team for his play against Olivet and Hope.
Inside the Numbers
- Sophomore Alieu Ceesay led the Muskingum attack with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting. Ceesay also racked up 6 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block.
- Junior Owen Emig chipped in 17 points on 6 of 12 shooting. Emig also added 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, and 1 steal.
- Junior Nathan Walker also pitched in 17 points for the Muskies on 5 of 9 shooting, and 4 for 7 from three. Walker also grabbed 5 rebounds, and had 1 assist, and 1 steal.
- Freshman Roman Crosby added 16 points off the bench on 5 for 7 shooting. Crosby also registered 4 rebounds and 2 assists.
- Senior Duane Davis tallied 14 points on 6 of 12 shooting. Davis also pulled down 5 rebounds, and dished out 1 assist.
- Junior Brett Devault chipped in 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Devault also registered 1 assist.
- As a team Muskingum shot 33 of 61 from the field, 9 of 17 from three, and 23-33 from the free throw line. Muskingum logged 32 rebounds, 13 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks.
- Parker Hovey led Hope with 29 points and 7 rebounds.
- Brenden Cargill added 16 points for Hope.
Up Next
- The Muskies will be back in action on Saturday, January 10th when they will resume OAC play against Ohio Northern. The Muskies will travel to Ada for tip off at 1:00PM.