The Otterbein men's basketball team, aiming to maintain momentum after a significant win, fell short in a high-scoring match against No. 22-ranked Mount Union, resulting in a 94-81 defeat. Despite finishing in a tie for third place in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings, they will be the No. 4 seed in the upcoming OAC Tournament, hosting fifth-seeded Marietta in the quarterfinal round.

By the Numbers
  • Mount Union opened the game with a 10-0 run.
  • Both teams shot nearly identical 48% from the field, with a combined 25 three-pointers in the game.
  • Christian Parker led Mount Union with 27 points and seven rebounds, while Cam Evans scored 22 for Otterbein, surpassing 1,200 career points.
State of Play
  • Otterbein finishes in a tie for third place in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings with Heidelberg.
  • They will be the No. 4 seed in the next week's OAC Tournament, hosting fifth-seeded Marietta in the quarterfinal round.
  • The Cardinals will look to beat Marietta for a third time this season in the upcoming quarterfinal match.
What's Next

Otterbein will face fifth-seeded Marietta in the quarterfinal round of the OAC Tournament, with the ultimate winner earning the league's automatic bid to compete in the NCAA Championships.

Bottom Line

The Otterbein men's basketball team's loss to Mount Union places them as the No. 4 seed in the OAC Tournament, where they will face fifth-seeded Marietta with the goal of securing a spot in the NCAA Championships.