Delaware, Ohio – After a reset with the end of the year, the Oberlin College men's basketball team returned to the court for a road contest against Ohio Wesleyan. After a strong second half effort, the Yeomen dropped the game 75-69.
 
Zach Smith continued his hot streak with another 20-point game, including five rebounds and five assists. Alongside him was Milun Micanovic with 17 points and 13 rebounds, recording his third double-double of the season. Rob Magner also finished in double-digits with ten points and a team-best seven assists.
 
After Micanovic got the scoring started with a layup on the first possession, the Yeomen continued to roll with a triple from Smith to take a 7-5 lead. Smith scored the next eight points, but the Battling Bishops got the best of the Yeomen and took a 39-29 lead to end the half.
 
Matt Andreopoulos opened the second half with a three-pointer, followed by buckets from Micanovic and Smith to cut the lead to three. The Battling Bishops responded accordingly to regain their ten-point lead. Despite a last-stitch effort from the Crimson and Gold that brought the game within two at 2:23, Ohio Wesleyan held their lead through the final minutes of action to clinch victory.
 
Oberlin returns to the hardcourt next on Saturday, January 10 when they host the DePauw Tigers. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.
 
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