The Marshall Barristers's game on Friday was all tied up 15-15 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. The game between Marshall and Wilson wasn't particularly close, with Marshall falling 50-33. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Marshall in their matchups with Wilson: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Marshall lost, one person who can't be blamed is Giselly Gaona. Despite the final result, she scored 20 points. Another player making a difference was Charlie Gibson, who scored nine points along with two steals and two blocks.
Wilson can attribute much of their success to Alexis J, who scored 18 points. That's the first time this season that J scored 15 or more points. Dailyn M was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Marshall has not been sharp recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Wilson, their win bumped their record up to 7-12.
Marshall will be playing at home against Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincoln comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 23 points in their last three games, a trend the team is of course eager to reverse. As for Wilson, they will head out on the road to face off against Bravo at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
