Clutch Green gives Quakers 85-82 win over Pioneers

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The Wilmington College men's basketball team defeated Marietta 85-82 in an Ohio Athletic Conference game on Saturday. Gabe Green made clutch free throws down the stretch to secure the win for the Quakers, who had five players score in double figures. Elijah Cathey led the team with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Quakers jumped out to an early lead but Marietta stormed back to tie the game. Wilmington pulled away in the second half but Marietta made it close late before Green's free throws sealed the victory.

Why it matters

This win over a conference rival puts the Wilmington College men's basketball team in a tie for fourth place in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings. The Quakers have now swept Marietta for the first time since 2009, an impressive accomplishment against a tough opponent.

The details

Wilmington College had five players score in double figures, led by Elijah Cathey's 17 points. The Quakers jumped out to an 11-point lead early but Marietta battled back to tie the game. Wilmington regained control in the second half, going up by 10 points, before Marietta made a late push to cut the lead to one. However, Gabe Green hit four clutch free throws down the stretch to secure the 85-82 victory for the Quakers.

• The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026 at Fred Raizk Arena.

What’s next

The Quakers will next take on Otterbein University on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 at 7 p.m.