Marietta Beats Otterbein in OAC Tournament Quarterfinals with Strong Performance
The fourth-seeded Otterbein men's basketball team endured a tough first half and ultimately fell to the fifth-seeded Marietta in the quarterfinal round of the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament, ending their season at 17-9 overall. Marietta emerged victorious with a 73-67 win, advancing to the semifinals to play top seed John Carroll.
By the Numbers- Otterbein shot 44% from the field compared to Marietta's 34%.
- Marietta connected on 12 triples, while Otterbein made just 5 of 23 behind the arc.
- Jack Clement scored 15 points in his final game as a Cardinal, leading four players in double figures.
- Marietta's David Sanford scored a game-high 17 points, while Frank Waganfeald played a significant role off the bench with 16 points.
- Otterbein's season ends at 17-9 overall.
- Marietta advances to play top seed John Carroll in the OAC semifinals.
- Marietta emerged victorious with a 73-67 win, advancing to the semifinals to play top seed John Carroll.
The Otterbein men's basketball team's tough first half resulted in a 73-67 loss to Marietta, ending their season at 17-9 overall. Marietta advances to the OAC semifinals to play top seed John Carroll.
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