NORTH CANTON, OHIO - The Walsh University Men's basketball team hosted the Celtics from Carlow University for an afternoon match-up before Thanksgiving. Walsh looked like the Cavs of old as they knocked down 20 of 41 three-point attempts in a blowout win over Carlow, 115 to 44. Although the final score didn't reflect it, the first five minutes of game-time saw the Cavs only lead by two before a media timeout allowed head coach, Jeff Young to gather his players for a quick chat about defense. His message must've been received well, as the Cavs held Carlow to only 33 more points in the next 35 minutes. It was more than just strong defense though; Walsh shot 52.4% from the field and took care of the ball well as they ended the game with 26 assists on only 9 turnovers.

SCORE: Walsh 115, Carlow 44

LOCATION: North Canton, Ohio (Alumni Arena)

RECORDS: Walsh 3-2 (0-0), Carlow 1-9 (0-2)
 

FOR THE CAVALIERS:

• Tim Smith Jr. had yet another double-double in only 24 minutes of game-time, bringing in 10 rebounds to go along with 24 points.
• Smith Jr. was perfect from behind the arc, going 3-for-3.
• Milan Square caught fire towards the end of the first-half, going 5-for-6 from three.
• Square totaled 18 points on the afternoon and added 2 assists and 1 steal.
•  Aiden Satterfield added a nice stat line in his first collegiate start as he ended the game with 16 points and 8 rebounds.
• Satterfield led the Cavs in assists and steals with 6 a piece.
• Drue Moore looked like a veteran player out there as he tallied 12 points of his own on a perfect 4-4 shooting performance.
• Moore connected on all three attempts from the three point line and also tallied 4 rebounds and 2 steals.

FOR THE CELTICS:

• Riley Comforti provided solid minutes for the Celtics as he led his team with 8 points and 7 rebounds.
• Coming off the bench, Nate O'Savage chipped in 5 points and 1 assist.
• The Celtics as a whole, shot 31.4% from the field, struggling from three on a 18.2% shooting performance.

Walsh will begin conference play on December 1st against Ohio Dominican at 7:30 in Alumni Arena. The Cavs look to take this confidence boost and put it to good use as they take on a team they've beaten 7 times in a row.