Preview: Franklin Panthers vs. Marshall Barristers
After seven games on the road, Franklin is heading back home. They will take on the Marshall Barristers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Franklin fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Wilson on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a hard 85-71 fall against the Mules.
Meanwhile, Marshall's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. The matchup between Marshall and Bravo wasn't particularly close, with Marshall falling 77-58.
Franklin has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season. As for Marshall, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-13.
Franklin might still be hurting after the 73-48 loss they got from Marshall in their previous matchup back in January of 2023. Can Franklin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
