Macon is still winless after their matchup against Marshall on Monday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 70-67 heartbreaker at the hands of the Owls. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 421st, while the Owls are ranked 125th).
Marshall's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chase Thompson, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 23 points and eight boards. Thompson has been hot recently, having posted 23 or more points the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Brody Kueker, who went 5-for-10 on his way to 12 points and five rebounds.
Macon's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Marshall, their record is now 6-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Macon and Mark Twain, after both having extra time off, will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th. As for Marshall, they will head out to challenge Odessa at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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