Marshall extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-9. They lost to the Notre Dame de Sion Storm on the road by a 45-29 margin. The game marked the Owls' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
As for Notre Dame de Sion, their record now sits at 9-5. The final result isn't all that surprising considering their considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 148th, while Marshall is ranked 419th).
Notre Dame de Sion was led to victory by Sydney Blaine and Mya Verdugo. Blaine dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten rebounds, while Verdugo posted ten points and six steals. Verdugo has become a key player for the Storm: the team is 7-1 when she posts at least three steals, but 2-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Player #23, who had six points and three steals.
Marshall will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Boonville at 7:15 p.m. on February 2. As for Notre Dame de Sion, they will challenge Olathe West at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Owls will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Storm surely won't give up without a fight.
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