Basketball Game Preview: Northwood Panthers vs. Marion Scarlet Hurricanes

Northwood hasn't had much luck against Marion recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Northwood Panthers will host the Marion Scarlet Hurricanes at 8:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.

It was a proper cat-fight when Northwood took on Honaker on Friday. Northwood put the hurt on Honaker with a sharp 59-33 victory. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.

Meanwhile, Marion strolled past Tazewell with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 76-59.

Northwood's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Marion, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-10.

Northwood came up short against Marion in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 56-50. Will Northwood have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.