While Moberly didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Marshall Owls on Friday, sneaking past 62-59. That's more bragging rights for the Spartans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Moberly's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Amar'E Hawkins led the charge by going 6 of 13 en route to 16 points. Another player making a difference was Collin Knox, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards.
Moberly was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Spartans
| 12/20/24 vs Marshall | 62-59 |
| 12/17/24 vs Hannibal | 69-53 |
| 02/22/24 vs Macon | 54-41 |
| 02/20/24 vs Fulton | 76-70 |
| 02/13/24 vs Marshall | 74-71 |
Moberly's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points per game. As for Marshall, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Moberly and Blair Oaks will round out the year against one another at at 8:00 p.m. on December 28th. As for Marshall, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Kirksville at 8:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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