Marietta Stuns Women's Basketball in final seconds

Muskingum was stunned in the waning seconds by Marietta on Wednesday night after the Pioneers stole the ball and converted a three-point play in the final second of the game to secure a 64-63 win.

How It Ended

• The Muskies stormed back after trailing by 10 points with 4:28 left in the game to take a 63-61 lead with 2:02 left to play. 
• Muskingum held a 63-61 lead until seven seconds left in the contest, when the Pioneers stole the ball, scored a fast-break layup with .3 seconds left, and drew a foul to have a chance to take the lead.
• The Pioneers made the free-throw attempt to take a 64-63 lead. 
• The Muskies called a timeout to advance the ball, and Muskingum's last-second three-point attempt ultimately fell short.

Notables

• Junior Caitlyn DeMassimo recorded a career-high of five blocks in the game. 

The Basics

• Records: Muskingum (6-6 overall, 1-4 OAC), Marietta (9-3 overall, 4-1 OAC)
• Location: Steele Center - New Concord, Ohio
• Attendance: 120

Inside The Numbers

• Muskingum shot 24-of-50 (48%) from the field, 9-of-26 (34.6%) from beyond the arc, and 6-of-8 (75%) from the free throw line.
• The Muskies combined for 36 rebounds, 14 assists, six steals, and seven blocks.
• Junior Caitlyn DeMassimo scored a game-high 22 points while grabbing six rebounds and recording three assists. C. DeMassimo put on a defensive clinic with a career-high five blocks in the contest.
• Sophomore Claudia Harrington scored 11 points on 5-of-8 (62.5%) shooting from the field. Harrington also grabbed a game-high nine rebounds and threw in two blocks.
• Sophomore Tori Jones added in 11 points, including going 3-of-6 (50%) from three-point range and two rebounds. 
• Sophomores Lizzy Allen and Courtney Hivick each scored seven points in the contest.
• Senior Taylor DeMassimo scored five points and grabbed three rebounds for the Muskies.
• Marietta shot 24-of-66 (36.4%) from the field, 8-of-26 (30.8%) from behind the arc, and 8-of-12 (66.7%) from the free-throw line.
• Marietta as a team recorded 34 rebounds, 14 assists, 10 steals, five blocks, and 10 turnovers
• The Pioneers were led by Ally Grake, who notched 12 points on 4-of-8 (50%) shooting.

Next Up

• Muskingum will be back on the court on Saturday, January 6, when they travel to Ohio Northern for an OAC matchup. Gametime is set for 2:00 p.m.