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Andy Smith
80
West Va. Wesleyan WVW 2-10,0-5 MEC
102
Winner Walsh Walsh 4-4,1-2 G-MAC
West Va. Wesleyan WVW
2-10,0-5 MEC
80
Final
102
Walsh Walsh
4-4,1-2 G-MAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
West Va. Wesleyan WVW 37 43 80
Walsh Walsh 57 45 102

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

CAVS BOUNCE BACK AT HOME

NORTH CANTON, OH - The Walsh University Cavaliers put on an impressive offensive display, defeating the West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats 102-80 in a non-conference matchup at Alumni Arena on December 17th. This victory improved Walsh's record to 4-4 overall, while West Virginia Wesleyan fell to 2-10 overall.

The Cavaliers came out strong, establishing a commanding 57-37 lead by halftime. They maintained their momentum in the second half, outscoring the Bobcats 45-43 to secure the decisive win.

Kobe Mitchell led Walsh with a game-high 30 points, shooting an efficient 8-of-11 from the field and hitting 6-of-9 from three-point range. Ayden Carter also had a standout performance, contributing 22 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Kaleb Schaffer added 12 points and provided solid playmaking with 4 assists.

West Virginia Wesleyan's Stephen Ovia was the leading scorer for his team with 17 points, while Alex Mirhosseini chipped in with 14 points. Despite their efforts, the Bobcats struggled to keep up with Walsh's high-scoring offense.

Walsh's shooting was impressive throughout the game, finishing with a field goal percentage of 51.7% and an outstanding free throw percentage of 86.7%. The Cavaliers' ability to convert from the charity stripe (26 of 30) played a crucial role in their victory.

With this win, Walsh looks to build momentum as they head into a break for Christmas. The Cavaliers will return to action on December 30th when they host Carnegie Mellon University at Alumni Arena at 6:00 P.M. This matchup will be an important opportunity for Walsh to continue their winning ways as they enter the new year.

SCORE: West Virginia Wesleyan 80 - Walsh 102
LOCATION: Alumni Arena, North Canton, OH
RECORDS: West Virginia Wesleyan 2-10 (0-5 MEC), Walsh 4-4 (1-2 G-MAC)

FOR THE CAVALIERS:
  • Kobe Mitchell led all scorers with 30 points, showcasing his shooting prowess with six three-pointers.
  • Ayden Carter recorded a near double-double with 22 points and 9 rebounds, demonstrating his all-around game.
  • Zack Oddo contributed with 11 points and provided solid rebounding support.
  • Quintero Barnett added valuable bench scoring with 14 points and helped control the boards.
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