WMVO Good Times Great Oldies
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (13-12, 6-9 CL) defeated RV Bethel University (16-10, 8-8 CL) by a score of 108-90 on Wednesday evening, February 8 in Ariel Arena.
Both teams’ offenses were operating well all game and fans were treated to a high scoring affair. The Cougars had one of their best offensive nights of the season as they shot 61% (36-59) from the field and a whopping 65.2% (15-23) from three-point range. Up by seven at the half, the Cougars outscored the Pilots by 11 in the second half to seal the much-needed Crossroads League victory as the season winds down.
Inside the Box Score
Kade Ruegsegger had a monster night as he led the team with a career-high 33 points, nine rebounds, and two assists.
Kyle Kegley was also key as the senior had 24 points and six rebounds.
Milton Gage had a double-double with 11 points and 11 assists. He also grabbed four boards.
TC Molk chipped in with 12 points, two rebounds, and two assists.
Clay Hilliard scored 11 points off the bench and had three rebounds.
Coach Ronai’s Thoughts
“Really proud of our guys and their connectedness on the defensive end of the floor. Offensively, our group shared the ball and touched the paint consistently throughout the night. Time to get better tomorrow.”
What’s Next
The Cougars are back in action on Saturday, February 11 as they travel to Huntington University to take on the Foresters in a big Crossroads League showdown. Tip-off is at 3:00pm.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.
