Marshall is 9-1 against the Panthers since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Marshall Barristers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Franklin Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Both teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses apiece.
On Wednesday, Marshall was beaten by the Knights 76-31. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Marshall in their matchups with the Knights: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, Franklin pushed their score all the way to 57 on Wednesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 66-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of Wilson.
Marshall's loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Franklin, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season.
Marshall came up short against the Panthers in their previous meeting back in January, falling 58-46. Will Marshall have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
