Marshall hadn't done well against Holmes recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Marshall Rams snuck past the Holmes Huskies with a 41-35 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 45-33 back in December of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Marshall to victory, but perhaps none more so than Aubrey Riojas, who went 6 for 13 on her way to 20 points and three steals. Riojas is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Jenell Flores was another key player, putting up 11 points and five assists.
Marshall smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holmes only pulled down nine offensive rebounds.
Holmes lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Domonique Edwards, who posted 13 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Dreanne Garcia, who earned six points and five steals.
Marshall's victory bumped their record up to 14-15. As for Holmes, they dropped their record down to 16-17 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Marshall will welcome Stevens at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Marshall is facing Stevens at the right time seeing as Stevens is stuck on a 23-game losing streak. Holmes does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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