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Women's basketball wins 2OT thriller at Marietta

The Muskingum women's basketball team won a double overtime thriller at Marietta on Wednesday night, 97-92.

Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
Photo Credit: Jasper Owens
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February 11, 2026

The Muskingum women's basketball team won a double overtime thriller at Marietta on Wednesday night, 97-92.

Notables 

  • This was the first time women's basketball swept the regular season series against Marietta since the 2010-11 season.
  • Junior McKinzi Linscott had a career high of 23 points and 8 blocks.

Inside The Numbers

  • Muskingum shot 35-80 (43.8%) from the field, 7-27 (25.9%) from beyond the arc, and 20-25 (80.0%) from the free-throw line.
  • The Muskies combined for 38 rebounds, 13 assists, 10 steals, and 4 blocks.
  • Linscott led the Muskies with 23 points, 17 rebounds, 8 blocks, 5 assists, and 2 steals.
  • Sophomore Julia Jaenke was dominant off the bench with 20 points.
  • Sophomore McKenna Baney added 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 assists. 
  • Senior Courtney Hivick tallied 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.
  • Marietta shot 30-85 (35.3%) from the field, 8-27 (29.6%) from behind the arc, and 24-34 (70.6%) from the free-throw line.
  • Kelsey Harlan led the Pioneers with 31 points. 

The Basics

  • Records: Muskingum (11-11, 4-9), Marietta (11-12, 6-8)
  • Location: Ban Johnson Arena — Marietta, Ohio.

Next Up

  • The Muskies will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 14, against Ohio Northern. The Senior Day game is set to tip-off at 3:30 p.m.