Marshall is 9-1 against Newton since January of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Marshall Lions will look to defend their home court against the Newton Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Marshall will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Illinois Rankings (they are ranked 500th, while Newton is ranked 191st).
Marshall's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They were the victim of a rough 58-34 defeat at the hands of Robinson. Marshall has struggled against Robinson recently, as their contest on Saturday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Newton put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They breezed by Casey-Westfield on the road to the tune of 46-19. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Newton has posted against Casey-Westfield since January 31, 2019.
Marshall has been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season. As for Newton, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-10.
Marshall came up short against Newton in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, falling 49-45. Will Marshall have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
