Basketball Recap: Marlboro County Turns Things Around After Road Loss

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There's no place like home for Marlboro County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They strolled past the Chesterfield Golden Rams with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 65-51. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Marlboro County had a senior duo take command as Ralphier Monroe went 6 for 15 en route to 19 points plus seven rebounds and Justin Purvis scored eight points along with six rebounds and six steals. Will Jeffcoat was another key player, scoring 13 points.

The win got Marlboro County back to even at 1-1. As for Chesterfield, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Marlboro County will square off against Cheraw at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Chesterfield, they will face off against Anson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Anson's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.

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