The Marshfield Tigers will square off against the Eau Claire Memorial Old Abes at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Marshfield has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Eau Claire Memorial will arrive with nine straight wins.
Last Friday, Marshfield came up short against La Crosse Central and fell 53-43.
| 01/03/25 vs La Crosse Central | 3 |
| 12/28/24 vs Oshkosh West | 2 |
| 12/27/24 vs Hudson | 3 |
| 12/20/24 vs Wausau East | 3 |
Despite the defeat, Marshfield got top-tier performance from Zaida Kolbeck, who posted 20 points along with six boards and three steals. Kolbeck is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Mckenzie Holm was another key player, putting up ten points.
Even though they lost, Marshfield smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Eau Claire Memorial hadn't done well against Hudson recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Eau Claire Memorial rang in the new year with a 56-46 victory over Hudson.
Eau Claire Memorial's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.0 points per game. As for Marshfield, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Marshfield suffered a grim 50-30 defeat to Eau Claire Memorial when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Can Marshfield avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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