Basketball Game Preview: Barnesville Shamrocks vs. Martins Ferry Purple Riders + How To Watch

The Barnesville Shamrocks will venture away from home to take on the Martins Ferry Purple Riders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Monday, Barnesville made easy work of St. Clairsville and carried off a 48-23 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Shamrocks.

Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Martins Ferry, as they earned their first away victory of the season. They walked away with a 64-55 win over Bellaire on Monday. The Purple Riders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

The victory got Martins Ferry back to even at 2-2. As for Barnesville, the win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 2-4.

Barnesville might still be hurting after the 79-54 defeat they got from Martins Ferry in their previous meeting back in February. Can the Shamrocks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.