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| 01/27/25 - Away | 74-66 W |
| 12/13/24 - Home | 64-55 W |
| 01/11/24 - Away | 72-48 W |
| 11/30/23 - Home | 68-35 W |
| 01/12/23 - Home | 67-42 W |
| + 5 more games |
Marianna has gone 9-1 against Malone recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Bulldogs will head out on the road to face off against the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Marianna has given up an average of 58.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Thursday, Marianna was beaten by Milton 76-45. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Malone faced off against Altha on Thursday. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Wildcats 60-57. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since December 3, 2024.
Marianna better focus on containing Jadrian Gilbert and Jamerious Sims as the pair were huge in Malone's win. Gilbert went 6-for-14 on his way to 18 points in addition to seven steals and five assists, while Sims shot 54% from the field to rack up 21 points. Those 18 points gave Gilbert a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Donis Mesidor, who posted four points.
Marianna's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Malone, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Marianna was able to grind out a solid victory over Malone in their previous meeting back in January, winning 74-66. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Tigers' Jackson Welch, who had 28 points and five rebounds. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Bulldogs to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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