Football Recap: Marshall Barristers vs. Lincoln Tigers
Marshall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against the Lincoln Tigers, falling 33-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Barristers of the 55-13 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Marshall lost, don't look at Joaquin Means. Despite the final result, he rushed for 118 yards. Jonathan Velasquez got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Marshall didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Urbano Gama and Velasquez.
Lincoln was led to victory by Marvin Gomez and Kenneth Brown. Gomez rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while Brown rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Brown was even better on defense, picking up two sacks and making eight total tackles.
Marshall's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Lincoln, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6.
Marshall does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lincoln, they will challenge Verdugo Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Verdugo Hills is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Lincoln will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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