Basketball Game Preview: Marshall Redhawks vs. Coldwater Cardinals

The Marshall Redhawks will face off against the Coldwater Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marshall is coming into the contest hot, having won their last eight games.

Last Tuesday, Marshall blew past Northwest, posting a 61-25 win. That 36 point margin sets a new team best for the Redhawks this season.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Coldwater challenged Western on Tuesday. Coldwater took a 52-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of Western. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Marshall's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.8 points over those games. As for Coldwater, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-11.

Marshall couldn't quite finish off Coldwater when the teams last played back in January and fell 44-41. Will Marshall have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.