Muskingum junior Marcus Dempsey scored a game-high 31 points against Capital on Wednesday night en route to becoming Muskingum's all-time leading scorer with 1,898 points. Dempsey passed Andy Moore (1988-92), who held the top spot with 1,871 points

The Basics

• Score: Capital 76, Muskingum 61
• Records: Muskingum (7-11, 2-9), Capital (10-8, 6-5)
• Location: Anne C. Steele Center - New Concord
• Attendance: 530

Historic Moment 

• Dempsey entered the contest just five points shy of the Muskingum scoring record. After draining a three-pointer at the 15:06 point, Dempsey inched closer to the historical moment. Dempsey became Muskingum's all-time leading scorer on a fade-away jumper at the 10:11 mark of the first half. Following the historic shot, Demspey was recognized for his milestone achievement and received a standing ovation from the packed Steele Center crowd. Dempsey went on to score a game-high 31 points. 
• Dempsey needed 455 points from the start of the season to move into first place all-time.
• Dempsey is currently the second-leading scorer in NCAA Division III men's basketball this season, averaging 30.2 points per game.

Inside The Numbers

• Dempsey led the Muskies with 31 points off the bench and led the team in rebounds with six. He finished shooting 11-of-21 (.523) from the floor and went 7-of-7 (100.0) from the free-throw line.
• Freshman Noah Begue added nine points in his first start of the season going 3-of-6 (.500) from the field.
• Junior Alex Masinelli chipped in eight points in his first start on the year.
• Leading the Crusaders was Reed Bradfield, who scored 20 points shooting 8-of-15 (.533) from the floor and went 4-of-5 (.800) from the charity stripe.
• Muskingum finished the night going 23-of-58 (.397) from the field.
• Capital ended the game shooting 31-of-68 (.456) from the floor.
• The Crusaders finished out-rebounding the Muskies, 44-31.

Game Highlights

Both teams traded baskets within the first seven minutes of the game until the Crusaders went on a 15-4 run to take a 25-13 lead with 10:28 remaining in the first half. At the 10:11 mark, the moment came when Dempsey scored his fifth point on a fade-away jumper to pass Andy Moore (1988-92) and become Muskingum's all-time leading scorer. The Muskies were able to get within three points at 27-24 with 6:40 left in the first half, but the Crusaders held on to their tight lead for the rest of the frame and entered the break with a 39-32 edge.

In the second half, Capital used a 22-14 spurt through the opening nine minutes to push its lead to 61-46 with 11:30 on the clock. The Crusaders withstood several Muskingum charges throughout the remainder of the game to secure the road win. 

What's Next

• The Muskies next look to defend home court when they take on Baldwin Wallace for their Alumni Game on Saturday, February 1. Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. in the Anne C. Steele Center.