Marshall hasn't had much luck against Lufkin recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mavericks will host the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Marshall will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Jacksonville, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Mavericks came out on top against the Fightin' Indians by a score of 47-34 on Tuesday. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Mavericks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 711th, while the Fightin' Indians are ranked 320th).
Meanwhile, Lufkin can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 54-27 win over Mt. Pleasant. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 20 points or more this season.
Lufkin's win came from a few key players that Marshall will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jaz'lynn O'Neal, who posted 14 points. That's the most points she has posted since back in November of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Akira Smallwood, who earned 11 points and seven rebounds.
Lufkin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Lufkin's victory bumped their record up to 16-8. As for Marshall, their win bumped their record up to 8-11.
Marshall took a serious blow against Lufkin in their previous meeting back in January of 2025, falling 54-24. Will the Mavericks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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