The Marksville Tigers lost to the Buckeye Panthers back in February of 2023, but the Marksville Tigers didn't allow the Buckeye Panthers the same satisfaction on Thursday. Marksville walked away with a 44-31 victory over Buckeye. The win made it back-to-back wins for Marksville.
Marksville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Anneshia Reed, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Reed has scored all season. Tamia Porter was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with three steals and two blocks.
Marksville's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-5. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.0 points per game. As for Buckeye, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost 13 of their last 14 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-20 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marksville won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Caldwell Parish at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Louisiana (Caldwell Parish is ranked 181st, while Marksville is ranked 176th). Buckeye won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Bolton at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th. Bolton is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
