Coach McClain Secures First OAC Victory in 73–72 Thriller Over Marietta
The Muskingum women's basketball team beat rival Marietta in front of an electric crowd on Wednesday night, 73-72.
Marietta
72
Muskingum
73
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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25 | 13 | 22 | 12 | 72 |
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20 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 73 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Marietta
Pts:
Kelsey Harlan
- 20
Reb:
TJ Carpenter
- 7
Ast:
Kelsey Harlan
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Marietta | Muskingum |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (23-60) | (29-61) |
| Field Goal % | 38.3% | 47.5% |
| Rebounds | 32 | 38 |
| Assists | 9 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 22 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 23 | 19 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 12 |
| Pts in the Paint | 32 | 38 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 8 | 13 |
| Bench Pts | 22 | 14 |
January 21, 2026
The Muskingum women's basketball team beat rival Marietta in front of an electric crowd on Wednesday night, 73-72.
Notables
- Tonight marked the first OAC win for Head Coach Ryan McClain.
- This was the first time women's basketball beat Marietta since 2017.
- Tonight was a Wild Wings Wednesday promotion. Buffalo Wild Wings cards were handed to every student in attendance, with the Muskies scoring 70+ points and getting the win.
How it Happened
- The Muskies fell behind early in the first quarter, 34-22. They fought back to take the lead at halftime.
- It was wire-to-wire the entire second half, with the game tied 68-68 with 1:26 left.
- At the 50-second mark, junior Mckinzi Linscott knocked down a three-point shot, off of sophomore Julia Jaenke's assist, to put the Muskies up 71-68.
- After another stop, Jaenke drove into the lane and dumped it off to Linscott for another bucket, taking a 73-68 lead.
- On the final play of the game, up by 1, senior Claudia Harrington recorded a game-sealing steal to propel the Muskies to the victory
Inside The Numbers
- Muskingum shot 29-61 (47.5%) from the field, 9-23 (39.1%) from beyond the arc, and 6-16 (37.5%) from the free-throw line.
- The Muskies combined for 38 rebounds, 13 assists, 10 steals, and 4 blocks.
- Senior Tori Jones led the Muskies with 18 points and 2 assists.
- Harrington added 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals.
- Linscott tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.
- Jaenke contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
- Marietta shot 23-60 (38.3%) from the field, 5-13 (38.5%) from behind the arc, and 21-25 (84.0%) from the free-throw line.
- Kelsey Harlan led the Pioneers with 20 points.
The Basics
- Records: Muskingum (8-8, 1-6), Marietta (9-8, 4-4)
- Location: Steele Center — New Concord, Ohio.
Next Up
- The Muskies are back in action this Saturday, Jan. 24, when they travel to Baldwin Wallace. Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m.
