The Marshall Rams will challenge the Holmes Huskies at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Marshall turned things around against MacArthur on Friday. They greeted the New Year with with a 59-42 win over the Brahmas. That looming 59-42 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rams yet this season.
Marshall's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jai Lopez led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards. Lopez continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jason Vidaurri, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, Holmes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They opened the new year with a less-than-successful 76-64 defeat to O'Connor. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 959th, while the Panthers are ranked 241st).
Holmes' loss dropped their record down to 4-21. As for Marshall, their victory bumped their record up to 9-15.
Things could have been worse for Marshall, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 72-54 loss to Holmes in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will Marshall have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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