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| 11/21/25 - Home | 50-49 W |
| 12/06/24 - Home | 53-35 W |
| 02/02/24 - Home | 69-50 W |
| 12/19/23 - Away | 55-64 L |
| 01/10/23 - Away | 61-57 W |
| + 5 more games |
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Marianna and Rutherford, and Marianna kept the tradition alive. The Bulldogs escaped with a win on Friday against the Rams by the margin of a single free throw, 50-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since December 10, 2024.
Marianna's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason Mobley, who went 7-for-11 on his way to 18 points and five boards. What's more, Mobley also posted a 67% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Jacobi Killings was another key player, shooting 63% from the field to rack up 13 points.
Marianna's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Rutherford, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Marianna will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Cottondale at 7:00 p.m. As for Rutherford, they will take on North Sand Mountain in a tournament on Monday.
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