Marshall lost against Robinson back in September of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Lions took a 34-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maroons. The Lions were right on the edge of victory: they outscored the Maroons in the fourth quarter 8-0.
When it comes to explaining why Marshall lost, don't look at Lucca Giannavola. Despite the final result, he rushed for 175 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 53 receiving yards and one TD. Giannavola showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 53 yards.
Robinson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Reese Johnson led the charge by rushing for 85 yards and one touchdown, while also picking up 35 receiving yards and one TD. AJ Knoblett was another key player, picking up 131 receiving yards and one score.
This is the second loss in a row for Marshall and nudges their season record down to 3-2. As for Robinson, they moved to 2-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, Marshall will face off against Casey-Westfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' defense has only allowed 10.8 points per game this season, so the Lions' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Robinson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lawrenceville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Maroons will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 43.75 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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