The Hubbard Jaguars suffered their biggest defeat since December 14, 2023 on Tuesday. They were beaten by Marlin 80-53. Hubbard has struggled against Marlin recently, as their match on Tuesday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Marlin to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jordan Womack, who scored 14 points along with eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Mario Hopwood, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Hubbard has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season. As for Marlin, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 11-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hubbard will take on Axtell at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Marlin, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Wortham at 6:30 p.m. Wortham is hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
