CANTON, OH - Traveling to Canton with a four-game win streak, the (13–14) Ohio Dominican Panthers met the (22–5) Malone Pioneers for a crucial late-season matchup with postseason implications. In a hard-fought battle, the Pioneers pulled away late to defeat the Panthers, 71–63.
Top Performers
Senior guard Macy Chapman led the way with 14 points and four steals, shooting an efficient 5-of-6 from the field, 1-of-1 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 3-of-3 from the free-throw line. Mackenzie Hurd followed with 13 points, adding one block, two assists, and three rebounds. Senior point guard Madelyn Fearon contributed nine points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Game Breakdown
Malone opened the game on a 13–2 run in the first quarter, shooting 42.86% from the field and 33% from three-point range. Ohio Dominican responded by hitting 5-of-11 shots from the field and 1-of-3 from beyond the arc. The Panthers closed the quarter on an 11–2 run to trim the deficit to 15–11.
In the second quarter, ODU shifted the momentum, outscoring Malone 18–14. The Panthers improved their shooting to 53.85% from the field while holding the Pioneers to 42.86%. After two quarters of back-and-forth action, the teams were tied 29–29 at halftime.
Malone regained control in the third quarter, outscoring ODU 14–8. The Panthers shot just 30.77% from the field in the period, their lowest mark of the game.
Ohio Dominican mounted a strong push in the final frame, scoring 26 points while shooting 60% from the field, 42% from three, and 71.43% from the free-throw line. However, Malone matched the surge with 28 fourth-quarter points to secure the 71–63 victory.
Coming Up
The Panthers now turn their attention to their regular-season finale against the Lake Erie Storm, scheduled for 1 p.m. inside the Osborne Center in Painesville, Ohio.
