Marion-Franklin came up into this matchup off a tough 42-point loss last Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Independence 76ers by a score of 59-56 on Tuesday. The Red Devils' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it seven in a row.
Independence's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Oumar Sall led the charge by putting up 18 points. Those 18 points gave Sall a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Torreon Gordon-Suggs, who posted 15 points.
Marion-Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Independence, their victory ended a 21-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-16.
Marion-Franklin has already played their next game, a 58-52 defeat against Briggs on the 31st. As for Independence, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 62-49 loss against Walnut Ridge on the 31st.
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