Basketball Recap: 11 Straight Home Wins for St. Mary

There's no place like home for St. Mary, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 68-46 margin over the McCracken County Mustangs on Tuesday. The Vikings have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 22 points or more this season.

St. Mary's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-4. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.8 points per game. As for McCracken County, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 11-9.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. St. Mary will square off against Marshall County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Marshall County will roll in looking for their 21st straight victory, something St. Mary surely won't give up without a fight. As for McCracken County, they will face off against Paducah Tilghman at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Paducah Tilghman's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 contests.