Marshall Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-2. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-38 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lafayette Commodores. The Patriots lost against the Commodores in their previous head to head back in December of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 56-28 score last time.
As for Lafayette, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since December 28, 2024.
Lafayette had a senior duo take command as Caroline Kelley shot 45% from the field on her way to 16 points and eight rebounds and Amiyah Clark posted nine points and three steals.
Marshall Academy has already played their next contest, a 61-35 win against Ashland on the 24th. As for Lafayette, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 58-38 defeat against South Pontotoc on the 20th.
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