Marion played in conference for the first time on Wednesday and they got just the result they we're looking for. It was close, but they ultimately received the gift of a 57-55 win from a begrudging Eagles squad. The victory was a breath of fresh air for they as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Pentwater lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Mikey Carlson, who went 10 for 23 on his way to 24 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonny Arnouts, who posted 11 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds.
Eagles
| 12/18/24 vs Pentwater | 57-55 |
| 03/01/24 vs Mason County Eastern | 51-36 |
| 02/28/24 vs Baldwin | 45-42 |
| 02/26/24 vs Pentwater | 59-49 |
| 02/22/24 vs Bear Lake | 77-49 |
| + 5 more games |
Marion's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.1 points per game. As for Pentwater, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marion will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mason County Eastern at 7:30 p.m. on January 8, 2025. As for Pentwater, they will host Bear Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pentwater is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61 points per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
