The Malone University men's basketball team fell at home to Walsh University on Tuesday night by a final score of 93-74. 

With the win, the Cavaliers completed a season-sweep of their cross-town rivals while improving to 4-0 on the season.  The Pioneers, meanwhile, slipped to 2-3 overall.

Walsh used an 11-0 run midway through the first half to open up a 32-20 advantage.  The Pioneers managed to remain within striking distance over the remainder of the opening period, whittling the lead to 43-35 at the break. 

A three-pointer by guard Kamron Carroll cut the deficit to 49-43 precisely five minutes into the final stanza.  However, Walsh quickly responded, outscoring the Pioneers 8-1 over the next two and a half minutes to push the margin back out to 13 points at 57-44.  The visitors would then maintain a double-digit advantage over the remainder of the contest.

Game Highlights
-The Cavs shot 64% from the field over the final 20 minutes, outscoring Malone 50-39 in the second half
-Overall the Pioneers shot 45% (27 of 60) from the field, 34.5% (10 of 29) from three-point range while making 10 of 15 (66.7%) free throws
-Walsh, meanwhile, connected on 53.3% (32 of 60) of its shot attempts, 42.9% (nine of 21) of its treys, and 83.3% (20 of 24) of its free throws
-Malone committed a season-low seven turnovers in the contest, but was outrebounded by a 40-27 margin
 
Malone Individual Highlights
-Guard Nate Sheppard led four Pioneers in double figures with 19 points (7 of 14 FG, 4 of 8 3PT, 1 of 2 FT)
-Guard Ty Jordan followed with 16 points, six assists, three steals and three rebounds
-Forward Brandon Bapst contributed 13 points and four boards
-Forward Mitchell Spotleson added 10 points and seven rebounds
 
Walsh Individual Highlights
 -Guard Zac Carter racked up a game-high 27 points (9 of 17 FG, 2 of 5 3PT, 7 of 7 FT) to go with four assists, three rebounds and two steals
-Forward Chandler Vaudrin added 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists
 
Up Next:
Malone will take part in a tournament hosted by Gannon University on Friday and Saturday.  The Pioneers will square off with Ohio Dominican University on Friday at 5:30 p.m.  Depending on the outcome of Friday's contests, Malone will then play either Gannon or Lake Erie College on Saturday in the 5:30 pm Consolation Game or the 7:30 p.m. Championship Game.