COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Capital University men's basketball team faced their toughest test of the season, hosting No. 7 ranked John Carroll University on Saturday afternoon. Despite keeping a close game to halftime, the Comets eventually succumbed to the Blue Streaks by a final score of 86-66. 

Capital slips to 9-4 overall and 3-3 in the OAC, while JCU improves to 12-1 on the year and 6-0 in the OAC. The loss for the Comets marked their first of the season on their home floor. Cap is now 5-1 at The Capital Center. 

The Comets converted their shots at a 47% clip across the game, including a 55% mark in the first half. The achilles heel for Cap was their 3-point effort as they converted just 4-of-20 shots from range. 

At the end of the game, freshman Baden Forup led the Comets with 15 points thanks to 70% shooting. He added eight rebounds, an assist and a steal. 

McKane Finkenbine and Nate Gerber each knocked down nine points. Finkenbine added a rebound, two assists and a steal, while Gerber contributed three boards and an assist. 

Dom Moegerle had a solid game off the bench, finishing with eight points and seven boards to go with an assist and a steal. 

Alex Eyink secured a team-high four assists to go with his four points, two rebounds and one block. 

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The Comets will be back in action on Wednesday, January 10th as they host Heidelberg University at 7 p.m.