After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Clarke County, Marengo was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They secured a 47-42 W over the Linden Patriots. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.
Marengo's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Moore, who had 12 points in addition to six rebounds and two steals. Moore is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Omar Autery, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
Marengo was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive matchups.
Marengo has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for Linden, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marengo will host Clarke County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Linden, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Choctaw County at 7:00 p.m.
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