A massive fourth quarter propelled the Otterbein women's basketball team to a critical road win at Muskingum, resulting in a 76-70 victory and tying the season series with Muskingum. The Cardinals are now tied with John Carroll for fifth place in the league standings.

By the Numbers
  • The Cardinals mustered just 21 points by halftime, shooting 6 of 34 from the field.
  • Five players scored double figures in close proximity, with a balanced effort leading to a total of 25 of 25 free throws made.
  • Muskingum's DeMassimo dropped a game-high 31 points.
  • The Cardinals finished with a 31-6 edge in bench scoring.
State of Play
  • The Cardinals are now tied with John Carroll for fifth place in the league standings.
  • Next week, Otterbein will face John Carroll and then Mount Union, two games likely to decide postseason fate for multiple schools.
What's Next

The upcoming games against John Carroll and Mount Union are likely to decide the postseason fate for multiple schools.

Bottom Line

The Otterbein women's basketball team's critical road win against Muskingum, propelled by a massive fourth quarter, has elevated their position in the league standings and set the stage for crucial upcoming games against John Carroll and Mount Union.