Basketball Recap: Marquette Catholic Snaps Six-Game Streak of Wins at Home

Marquette Catholic entered their matchup against Hammond Central on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Marquette Catholic Blazers took a 48-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hammond Central Wolves. If the Blazers were looking for revenge after losing 55-53 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Livia Balling

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12/21/23 @ New Prairie	13
02/24/24 vs Lanesville	12
12/28/23 @ Hanover Central	10
12/28/23 vs La Porte	9
02/02/24 vs Oregon-Davis	9

Marquette Catholic's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Livia Balling, who posted eight points and six boards. That's the most rebounds Balling has posted since back in November of 2024. Laniah Davis was another key player, dropping a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.

Even though they lost, Marquette Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.

Marquette Catholic's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-4. As for Hammond Central, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Marquette Catholic will head out to face off against DeMotte Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hammond Central, they are taking a road trip to square off against Whiting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.