NORTH CANTON, OH - The Walsh University Cavaliers (1-2, 0-0 G-MAC) secured their first victory of the season with a convincing 90-78 win over Kent State-Tuscarawas (0-3) on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Arena. The game saw the Cavaliers overcome a halftime deficit to dominate the second half.

Walsh's offense was led by an outstanding performance from Kobe Mitchell, who poured in 30 points, including seven 3-pointers. Mitchell's sharpshooting was complemented by Matthew Biddell's efficient 17 points off the bench.

The Cavaliers struggled early, trailing 40-36 at halftime. However, they found their rhythm in the second half, outscoring Kent State-Tuscarawas 54-38 to secure the victory. Walsh's improved shooting was key to their comeback, as they shot 53.85% from the field and an impressive 56.25% from beyond the arc in the second half.

Aiden Satterfield and Zack Oddo dominated the glass for Walsh, recording double-doubles with 15 points and 13 rebounds, and 9 points and 11 rebounds, respectively. Quintero Barnett contributed across the board with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals.

For Kent State-Tuscarawas, Kyle Shockley led the scoring with 23 points, while Ethan Bower added 17 points, including five 3-pointers.

Looking ahead, Walsh will aim to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next game against Bryant & Stratton College on November 26 at Alumni Arena. The matchup is set to tip off at 7:00 P.M., providing another opportunity for the Cavaliers to showcase their skills in front of their home crowd.

SCORE: Walsh 90 - Kent State-Tuscarawas 78
LOCATION: Alumni Arena, North Canton, OH
RECORDS: Walsh 1-2 (0-0 G-MAC), Kent State-Tuscarawas 0-3

FOR THE CAVS:
Kobe Mitchell: 30 points, 10-22 FG, 7-15 3PT
Matthew Biddell: 17 points, 7-10 FG
Aiden Satterfield: 15 points, 13 rebounds
Quintero Barnett: 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals
Zack Oddo: 9 points, 11 rebounds