Tigers Drop Another Close Contest

Oberlin, OH - Wittenberg Men's Basketball traveled to Oberlin in hopes of bouncing back from a heart-breaking two-point loss at the hands of Kenyon earlier in the week. Unfortunately, the Yeomen were able to collect the win by a score of 60-55 in another closely contested game. With the loss, Wittenberg falls to 8-15 (4-10 NCAC), while Oberlin surpasses the .500 mark on the season at 12-11 (4-10 NCAC). 

The teams were very evenly matched, so much that they were tied at 27 after the first half, with neither team's lead growing larger than five points. In the second half, Oberlin jumped out to a quick five-point lead, but Wittenberg fought back to even up the score, and each time Oberlin would put themselves ahead, the Tigers seemed to have an answer. With just over five minutes remaining in the game, the Yeomen lead grew to eight, 56-48, and Wittenberg was unable to overcome the deficit, eventually falling 60-55.

Team Leaders

• Cameron Harrison (Eaton, OH / National Trail) led the team with 17 points and Dawson Scott (New Castle, IN / New Castle) dropped 10 to be the only other player in double figures.
• Eddie Brown (Lewis Center, OH / Olentangy Orange) logged seven rebounds to lead the team, as Scott pulled down five himself.
• Spence Davidson (Lebanon, OH / Lebanon) led in assists with three off the bench, while Brown and Cal Bavineau (Dexter, MI / Dexter) added two apiece.
• Harrison, Davidson and Isaiah Chitapa (Louisville, KY / Evangle Christian) each collected a steal on the day.

Team Comparison

• The Tigers led in three point percentage, 40%-22%.
• Wittenberg also was able to log 12 points off turnovers to Oberlin's six.
• The Tigers had a slim lead in fastbreak points, 5-2.

Next for the Tigers is a home contest against Wabash on Wednesday, February 19th with tip-off coming at 7:00 PM at Pam Evans Smith Arena.