MARSHALL FALLS TO BOBCATS IN OVERTIME HEARTBREAKER

The Mavericks battled hard on Friday night as they hosted cross-county rival Hallsville, but too many mistakes would doom them in a 34-27 overtime loss to the Bobcats.

Hallsville beat Marshall for only the 7th time in the 27 year history of the rivalry.  It was their first win at Maverick Stadium since 2012.

Hallsville got on the board first with a 45 yard field goal on their second drive of the game to take 3-0 lead.

Disaster would strike on Marshall's next possession with a fumble that the Bobcats would fall on at the Maverick 38 yard line.  Hallsville would cash in on the mistake with a quick score and a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.

Marshall's offense continued to struggle in the game and was forced to punt again.   

The Mavericks finally got on the board when the defense got a huge pick six interception to make the score 10-7 with 10:42 left in the half.

The offense finally got things going with a 69 yard feive that ended with a touchdown as Marshall took its first lead of the game 14-10 with 5: 13 left in the second quarter.

The Bobcats answered with a field goal after failing to score from the Marshall 5 yard line.  Marshall held onto the lead 14-13.

On the ensuing Maverick possession, Hallsville's defense returned the favor with a pick six of their own as they retook the lead 20-14 with 1:54 before halftime.

Marshall drove deep into Bobcat territory just before the half, but the offense was unable to cut into the Hallsville lead.  It remained 20-14 at the intermission.

The Mavericks opened the second half with a drive that ended in a 33 yard field goal that cut the Hallsville lead to 20-17 with 9:17 left in the third.

Both teams traded punts the rest of the quarter until disaster struck again.

A Mav defender whiffed on the interception which allowed the Bobcats receiver to take the ball and race in for the touchdown.  Hallsville was now up 27-17 with 5 seconds left in the third.​

The Bobcats looked like they were about to ice the game when the broke out a 45 yard run that appeared to be a likely touchdown but the Mav defense forced a fumble and gave the ball back to the offense.

Marshall cashed in on the gift and cut the Bobcat lead to 27-24 with 4:02 left in the game.

Hallsville was forced to punt late in the game, giving Marshall the ball at their own 44 with 2:22 left in the game.

The Mavs were driving for the win...but had to settle for a 32 yard field goal to tie the game 27-27 at the end of regulation.

In overtime the Bobcats scored on their first play with a 25 yard run that put them up 34-27.

Marshall drove to the Hallsville 16 yard line and failed on a 4th and 1 attempt to end the game.

Hallsville got the 34-27 overtime win.

It was the Bobcat's first win over Marshall since 2022.

The loss drops Marshall to (1-2) in district 6-5A play and (2-4) on the season.

The Mavericks will be in Mount Pleasant to take on the Tigers in a critical game in week 8.