Basketball Game Preview: Marshall Rams vs. Holmes Huskies

Marshall is on a six-game streak of home losses, and Holmes a seven-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Saturday. The Marshall Rams will host the Holmes Huskies at 11:00 a.m. Marshall has given up an average of 64.5 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Saturday, Marshall took a blow against O'Connor, falling 80-48. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 632nd, while the Panthers are ranked 156th).

Jason Vidaurri

Steals

02/07/26 @ O'Connor	5
02/04/26 vs Brennan	6
01/31/26 @ Harlan	6
01/28/26 vs Sotomayor	4
01/24/26 @ Warren	6
+ 26 more games

Marshall might have lost, but man, Jason Vidaurri was a machine: he posted 16 points in addition to eight assists and five rebounds. Vidaurri is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 31 games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Liam Curry, who put up six points and five boards.

Meanwhile, Holmes lost to O'Connor at home by a 70-54 margin on Wednesday.

Holmes' loss dropped their record down to 14-20. As for Marshall, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-20.

Marshall was taken down by Holmes 51-21 in their previous meeting back in January. Will the Rams 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.