Marion played a tough contest on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 56-34 to the Atlantic Collegiate Academy Armada. The Swamp Foxes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Armada apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Atlantic Collegiate Academy found their leader in freshman Erin Williams, who shot 50% from the field on her way to 17 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Zaniya Blackmon, who posted ten points and four steals.
Marion's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Atlantic Collegiate Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Coming up, Marion won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Myrtle Beach at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. The Seahawks' defense has only allowed 27.2 points per game this season, so the Swamp Foxes' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Atlantic Collegiate Academy, they and Cape Fear Academy will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. The Hurricanes will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Armada surely won't give up without a fight.
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