The Marshall Hilltoppers's homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Pillager Huskies at 3:30 p.m. on February 3rd. One thing working in Marshall's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight contests.
Even though Cook County scored an imposing 59 points on Thursday, Marshall still came out on top. Marshall blew past the Vikings, posting a 87-59 victory at home. That looming 87-59 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Marshall yet this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Pillager gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past Verndale 66-45. The victory was nothing new for Pillager as they're now sitting on three straight.
It was another big night for Christian Hooge, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. He has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Gabe Parrish, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
The win got Marshall back to even at 9-9. As for Pillager, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 10-8 record this season.
Marshall took a serious blow against the Huskies when the teams last played back in February of 2023, falling 90-58. Will Marshall have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
