Marshall was the 63-53 winner over West Vigo when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Marshall Lions lost to the West Vigo Vikings on the road by a 63-49 margin on Wednesday.
When it comes to explaining why Marshall lost, don't look at Payton McGuire. Despite the final result, he went 8 of 19 en route to 26 points and six boards. McGuire is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Trey Scott, who posted nine points and four steals.
Lions
| 02/05/25 @ West Vigo | 13 |
| 01/29/25 vs Newton | 4 |
| 01/27/25 vs Robinson | 11 |
| 01/25/25 vs Paris | 11 |
| 01/24/25 @ Martinsville | 7 |
| + 13 more games |
Even though they lost, Marshall smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Marshall's loss dropped their record down to 12-9. As for West Vigo, their win bumped their record up to 8-9.
Marshall wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 51-42 victory against Newton on the 7th. As for West Vigo, they have also already played their next game, a 60-37 win against North Putnam on the 7th.
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