The Capital University women's basketball team staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 21-point halftime deficit to defeat Muskingum 68-66, with Samaree Perkins leading the charge in the fourth quarter and overtime. The win secures their spot in the top-four of the conference, setting up a home OAC Tournament game next Tuesday evening. The loss drops Muskingum to 10-14 on the year and 5-12 in the OAC.

By the Numbers
  • Samaree Perkins scored a career-high tying 22 points, with a 7-for-11 shooting and a perfect 7-of-7 from the free-throw line.
  • Bri O'Connor contributed 14 points, two rebounds, four assists, and three steals, bringing her career points to 982.
  • The Comets reached their 12th 22-point, 10-rebound double-double of the year with Perkins' performance.
State of Play
  • The Comets move ahead to 17-7 overall and 12-5 in the conference with the win.
  • Capital secured a spot in the top-four of the conference, earning a home OAC Tournament game next Tuesday evening.
  • Samaree Perkins scored 11 straight points in the monster comeback win.
What's Next

Capital will conclude the regular season with a home senior day match-up on Saturday, February 17th as they host John Carroll.

Bottom Line

The Capital University women's basketball team made a historic comeback, securing a spot in the top-four of the conference and setting up a home OAC Tournament game, propelled by Samaree Perkins' outstanding performance.