Mount Union (5-9 overall, 3-4 OAC) went without a field goal
over a span that covered 13:25 between the end of the first half
and start of the second half. Wes Knavel (Zanesville/West
Muskingum) hit a layup to bring the Purple Raiders within seven,
23-16 with 7:29 left in the half. Mount Union would not get
another field goal in the period as Otterbein led 35-23 at the
break and the drought continued for the first 5:56 of the second
half before Matt Kiger (Williamstown, WV/Williamstown) hit a layup
to make the score, 46-25 in favor of the Cardinals.
Mount Union closed the gap to 15 points at the 63-48
final.
Brian Pollock had 13 first half points on his way to a game-high
29 points to lead three players in double figures for Otterbein
(4-10, 2-5 OAC).
Jimmy Wood (Wintersville/Indian Creek) had 10 points to lead
Mount Union.
Mount Union returns home to host Muskingum in an OAC matchup
next Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 pm at the McPherson Academic and
Athletic Complex in Alliance.
