Basketball Game Preview: Marshall Lions vs. Paris Tigers

Marshall hasn't had much luck against Paris recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Both will face off at 6:00 p.m. without much rest having both just played.

Marshall came up short against Robinson on Thursday, falling 43-21.

Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Paris over Lawrenceville in every quarter on their way to victory on Thursday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Paris blew Lawrenceville out of the water with a 70-22 final score. The Tigers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine games by 28 points or more this season.

Paris' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-7. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.7 points per game. As for Marshall, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-12.

Marshall was dealt a bruising 52-24 loss at the hands of Paris in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Marshall have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.