Posted February 4th, 2006
By Monique Bowman, Sports Information Assistant

Capital Drops Close Conference Bout
Muskingum 79, Capital 71 [Box Score]

(MUSKINGUM, Ohio) - Capital University's men's basketball team dropped an Ohio Athletic Conference game against Muskingum College (13-6, 9-4 OAC) Saturday, 79-71, in Muskingum.

The Crusaders (8-12, 5-9 OAC) jumped out to a 5-0 lead off a three-pointer by Nate Stahl (St. Henry/St. Henry) followed by a jumper by Matty Owens (Mason/Mason). The remainder of the half had the lead changing teams many times and by halftime, Capital was down 39-38.

Capital held strong to the lead, jumping out to as much as six points after a Pat Stolly (Lima/Lima Central Catholic) lay-up. But the Muskies inched their way back into the game and took the victory.

Stahl led the Crusaders with 18 points, followed by Owens with 17 and Ryan Wood (Pickerington/Pickerington Central) chipped in 10 points.

Capital travels to John Carroll in an OAC contest Wednesday.


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