(MURRAY, Ky.) — Marshall County’s boys basketball team wasted no time making a statement in the Mercy Health Boys First Region Basketball Tournament, dismantling Fulton County 98-35 in the opening round Wednesday night behind a balanced scoring attack and red-hot shooting from beyond the arc.
The Marshals shot a blistering 66.1% from the field and connected on 17-of-28 three-point attempts — a remarkable 60.7% clip from deep — as 13 players saw action and 11 found the scoring column in the lopsided victory.
Langhi, Moore Lead the Way
Junior Matthew Langhi paced Marshall County with 24 points, going 9-of-13 from the field including three triples. Sophomore Jax Moore was nearly as efficient, pouring in 21 points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting night while drilling all six of his three-point attempts.
Senior Neyland Jezik added 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting with three made threes, while freshman Braxton Burnham contributed a solid 11 points, hitting 3-of-4 from three-point range.
Balanced Attack, Deep Bench
Senior Ryan Stokes chipped in 6 points and led the team with 6 rebounds. Kaden Mohler added 4 boards, and Carson Lovett and Kam Brown each contributed 3 rebounds while scoring 4 points apiece.
Freshman Nate Terry was a bright spot off the bench, going a perfect 1-of-1 from three and 1-of-1 from the free throw line for 4 points to go with 2 rebounds.
By the Numbers
The Marshals’ team shooting numbers were impressive across the board: 66.1% overall, 60.7% from three, and 77.8% from the free throw line. Marshall County outrebounded Fulton County with 36 total boards.
Up Next
Marshall County advances to face McCracken County in the First Region semifinals on Saturday at 1 p.m. at CFSB Center on the campus of Murray State University. The Marshals will look to carry their tournament momentum into what figures to be a stiffer test against the Mustangs.
The Mercy Health Boys First Region Basketball Tournament continues through the weekend at CFSB Center.
