GRANVILLE, Ohio - The Capital University men's basketball traveled to Denison to take on the Big Red in Livingston Gymnasium on Wednesday. The Purple and White kept it close to start the game, but ultimately ended up falling 69-44 in a hard-fought defensive matchup. 

Capital suffers their first loss of the season, dropping to 2-1 as they continue non-conference play. The Comets hope to get back on the winning side during their trip to Adrian this Saturday.

The win at home improves Denison to 3-0 on the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams came out of the locker room energized, trading blows to start the game. Capital handled Denison's press well, and opened up the game with two big three-pointers. Things started to slow down soon though and some sloppy plays from both sides led to a low-scoring first half with Denison managing to find their stride going into halftime, up 29-18.

Coming out of the half, the Comets were fired up and looking to fight their way back into winning position. After some more back-and-forth, the Big Red were able to turn stops into points and pull away in the early part of the half. Capital found some life late, but Denison was able to maintain the lead and end the game with final score of 69-44.

THE NUMBERS
Alex Eyink, Justin Nixon, and Ryan Suever found the bottom of the net the most for Capital, leading the Comets in scoring with seven points each.

Nixon showed off his physicality in the paint, leading Capital in rebounds bringing in eight with four of them being on the offensive glass.

Don Moegerle showed off his court vision, leading the Purple and White in assists with three as well as securing five rebounds.

UP NEXT
Capital will be on the road again this Saturday, taking on the Adrian College Bulldogs in Adrian, Michigan.The game is set to start at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23.