Basketball Preview: Muncie Central Bearcats vs. Marion Giants
After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Muncie Central is finally coming home. They will host the Marion Giants at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Muncie Central is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Northeastern on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Muncie Central came up short against Northeastern, falling 57-37. The Bearcats have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Marion can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They managed a 56-51 victory over Logansport.
The win got Marion back to even at 1-1. As for Muncie Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Muncie Central came up short against Marion in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 50-38. Thankfully for Muncie Central, Jackie Williams (who went 10 for 17 en route to 28 points plus eight steals and seven rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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