It was a proper cat-fight when Marshall challenged Richland County on Friday. The Lions took a 50-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
Garrett Pugh
| 01/09/26 vs Richland County | 15 |
| 01/06/26 vs Altamont | 16 |
| 12/29/25 vs South Vermillion | 17 |
Loss or not, Marshall got some senior leadership from Payton McGuire and Garrett Pugh. McGuire posted 19 points along with five assists and five rebounds, while Pugh earned 15 points and seven boards. The matchup was Pugh's third in a row with at least 15 points.
Marshall has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Richland County, their win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marshall will welcome Crawfordsville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: McGuire and Johnovan Smith. As for Richland County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fairfield at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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