Preview: Marshall Owls vs. Boonville Pirates
The Marshall Owls will head out on the road to face off against the Boonville Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Marshall ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top against Pleasant Hill by a score of 66-57. The win was a breath of fresh air for Marshall as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Marshall's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Stephen Caviness, who scored 21 points. Another player making a difference was Chase Thompson, who scored 13 points along with four steals.
Meanwhile, Boonville beat Southern Boone 69-56 last Thursday. The victory was just what Boonville needed coming off of a 71-45 defeat in their prior match.
Marshall's record is now 10-16. As for Boonville, they pushed their record up to 15-9 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Marshall came up short against Boonville when the teams last played back in November of 2023, falling 57-44. Can Marshall avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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