Spartans Remain Undefeated with Thrilling Overtime Victory

Strategic Insights -

The Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Spartans remained undefeated on the season with an 80-74 overtime win over the Denison University Big Red on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans' victory, their 25th consecutive non-conference regular season win, was led by graduate student guard Anthony Mazzeo's game-high 25 points, including three on a game-tying old-fashioned three-point play at the end of regulation. The Spartans, who improved to 4-0 overall, extended their non-conference regular season winning streak to 24 consecutive contests.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anthony Mazzeo scored a game-high 25 points, including three on a game-tying old-fashioned three-point play at the end of regulation, as the Spartans remained undefeated on the season.
  • The Spartans improved to 4-0 overall and extended their non-conference regular season winning streak to 24 consecutive contests.
  • Graduate student guard Richie Manigault scored a season-high 17 points and added six rebounds, while graduate student forward Colin Kahl scored 16 points and had a team-high seven rebounds.
  • The game remained close throughout the first half, with neither team taking a lead of more than four points in the frame.
  • The Spartans led by as many as six points in the second half, but Denison managed to come back and regain the lead by the 7:46 mark.
  • Mazzeo and Manigault each hit free throws in the final minute to lock down the win for the Spartans.

Statistics:

  • CWRU shot 47.3% (26-55) overall and 24.0% (6-25) from behind the three-point line.
  • The Spartans finished the game with a 38-30 edge in points in the paint.
  • Mazzeo shot eight-of-12 overall, including three-for-five from behind the three-point line, with three rebounds, an assist, and a steal.
  • Manigault shot six-of-10 overall and three-of-seven from long range, with six rebounds.
  • The game went into overtime, with the Spartans ultimately emerging victorious.

Sources:

  • "Spartans Thwart Upset Bid from Denison with 80-74 Overtime Win." Case Western Reserve University, November 22 (no date specified).