The Marshall Mavericks and the Texas Tigers will face off at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Marshall is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Saturday, Marshall came up short against Mt. Pleasant and fell 52-42.
Despite their loss, Marshall saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Calleigh Johnson, who scored 11 points along with two steals and two blocks, was perhaps the best of all. Johnson hasn't dropped below two steals for four straight games. Ka'leehia Williams was another key contributor, scoring two points along with nine rebounds and five blocks.
Meanwhile, Texas beat Pine Tree 62-49 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back wins for Texas.
Marshall has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-18 record this season. As for Texas, their win bumped their record up to 13-8.
Marshall came up short against Texas in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 65-58. Can Marshall avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
