TERRELL TIGERS SMACK MAVS 47-25

The Mavericks were looking for an upset win over the District Champion Tigers Friday nightl and In spite of having one of their best offensive nights of the season, it wasn't enough as Terrell pulled away for the 47-25 win.

Marshall had their best passing game of the season as they totaled 156 yards through the air along with 153 yards on the ground for a total of 309 yards on the night.

Unfortunately the Mav defense was gashed for 416 yards by Terrell running backs.

The first big play the Tigers got was a 48 yard run that put them up 7-0 midway through the first quarter.

Another 44 yard run by Terrell set up their second touchdown to give them a 14-0 lead.

The Mavericks put together an impressive drive that put them inside the Terrell 5 yard line, but a flurry of flags backed Marshall up and they had to settle for a 22 yard field goal to get on the board 14-3.

The Tigers got another huge play with a 49 yard pass for a touchdown to make it 20-3 after the missed PAT.

Marshall went into the locker room down by 17 points.

Terrell got a huge 77 yard touchdown run to extend their lead to 27-3.

Marshall got inside the Terrell 2 yard line again and came away with no points as the drive ended in an interception.

Terrell extended their lead again late in the third with another score to make it 33-3 headed into the fourth quarter.

Running back Justin Lattin finally got Marshall in the endzone early in the fourth to make the score 33-10 with 11:09 left in the game.

Terrell gifted Marshall with a fumble on their next drive that resulted in a scoop and score for the Mav defense as Marshall pulled within 33-17 with 9:19 on the clock.

The dagger finally came out for Terrell as they had yet another long play with a 76 yard TD run that put them up 39-17.

Marshall got into the endzone one last time to pull within 39-25 after the 2 point conversion.

The Mavs appeared to have recovered the onside kick after the score, but Terell retained possession.  The put the final nail in the coffin with a late score to make it 47-25.

The loss puts Marshall in dire straits for the playoffs.  They will need a 17+ point win over Whitehouse next week and hope for a Hallsville win over Mount Pleasant to force a three way tie for fourth place.

Let's pack out Maverick Stadium and cheer the Mavs into the playoffs.