NORTH CANTON, OH - The Walsh University Cavaliers battled hard but fell short against the Hillsdale College Chargers, losing 79-55 in a Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) matchup at Alumni Arena on December 14th.
The game was dominated by Hillsdale from the start, with the Chargers building a commanding 40-27 halftime lead. They continued their strong performance in the second half, outscoring Walsh 39-28 and securing a decisive victory.
Ayden Carter led Walsh with 18 points, shooting 6-of-14 from the field and adding 1 rebound.
Kobe Mitchell provided additional support with 16 points, while
Zack Oddo contributed 7 points and 7 rebounds.
For Hillsdale, Joe Reuter was the standout performer with 14 points, and Eric Radisevic added 13 points. The Chargers' balanced attack and efficient shooting (64% from the field) proved too much for Walsh to overcome.
Looking ahead, Walsh will face West Virginia Wesleyan College on December 17th at Alumni Arena. The game is set to tip off at 3:00 P.M., providing an opportunity for the Cavaliers to regroup and bounce back after their recent loss.
SCORE: Hillsdale 79 - Walsh 55
LOCATION: Alumni Arena, North Canton, OH
RECORDS: Hillsdale 9-1 (3-0 G-MAC), Walsh 3-4 (1-2 G-MAC)
FOR THE CAVALIERS:
- Ayden Carter led the scoring for Walsh with 18 points, shooting 6-of-14 from the field. His consistent offensive output kept Walsh in the game despite the team's overall struggles.
- Kobe Mitchell contributed 16 points, showcasing his scoring ability and providing a secondary offensive threat for the Cavaliers.
- Zack Oddo, despite a challenging night offensively, made his presence felt on the boards with 7 rebounds while adding 7 points to the team's total.
- Aiden Satterfield had a tough shooting night but managed to contribute defensively, finishing with 4 points and 4 steals, helping to disrupt Hillsdale's offense when possible.
