Basketball Recap: Tyler Wyles Key Part of Team Effort in Eagles Win

Marian was handed a 27-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 52-49 win over the St. Francis Episcopal Wolves. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since December 14, 2024.

Marian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tyler Wyles, who went 5-for-12 en route to 16 points. Another player making a difference was Drew Masule, who made all 5 shots he took for 13 points and five rebounds.

Marian was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. They are 9-2 when they've passed the ball that well.

Marian has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for St. Francis Episcopal, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-6.

Looking ahead, Marian will challenge Beaumont United at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' defense better be ready for this one: the Timberwolves have averaged an impressive 69.2 points per game this season. As for St. Francis Episcopal, they will face off against Heights at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolves will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 56.27 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.