CEDARVILLE, OH - The Walsh University Cavaliers celebrated a hard-fought victory against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets, triumphing 80-79 in a thrilling Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) matchup at the Callan Athletic Center. This win improved Walsh's record to 9-14 overall and 5-12 in G-MAC play.
From the opening tip, the Cavaliers demonstrated their determination. They took a 37-31 lead into halftime, shooting 58% from beyond the arc. The second half saw Cedarville mount a fierce comeback, outscoring Walsh 48-43, but the Cavaliers held on to secure the victory.
Kobe Mitchell was the standout performer for Walsh, leading all scorers with an impressive 25 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including a remarkable 6-of-9 from three-point range. His ability to hit clutch shots kept the momentum in Walsh's favor. Matthew Biddell also made significant contributions with 18 points and four assists, while Quintero Barnett added 16 points off the bench, providing crucial scoring when it was needed most.
The Cavaliers' shooting was a key factor in their success, as they connected on 50% of their field goals and an impressive 52.2% from beyond the arc for the game. Walsh's ability to capitalize on Cedarville's turnovers proved vital, scoring 16 points off mistakes made by the Yellow Jackets.
Despite Cedarville's strong performance, particularly from Timothy Davis, who scored 21 points, and Sam Johnson's double-double with 19 points and 7 rebounds, Walsh's defense held firm in critical moments. The Cavaliers also controlled the boards effectively, finishing with a total of 31 rebounds.
SCORE: Walsh 80 - Cedarville 79
LOCATION: Callan Athletic Center, Cedarville, OH
RECORDS: Walsh 9-14 (5-12 G-MAC), Cedarville 10-14 (5-12 G-MAC)
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