• Lions go 2-2 — At Bridgeport, Ill., Marshall lost to Mt. Carmel 68-60 in the final round of the Capital Classic on Saturday, finishing in fourth place in the eight-team event with a 2-2 record.

Marshall beat Fairfield 70-63 in Saturday’s other game.

Marshall played the taller Mt. Carmel team on even terms for three of the quarters. Two 6-foot-8 players were in the lineup for the winners.

The teams were tied after one period at 13-13 in the game played at Red Hill. Mt. Carmel had a 28-26 lead at the intermission and took a 46-39 lead into the final frame, outscoring the Lions 22-21 in the last eight minutes.

Brock Finkbiner led the 2-2 Lions with 28 points and five rebounds. Lane Brown added 11 points to the totals.

Lawrenceville and Teutopolis played for the Classic championship. 

Marshall 13 13 13 21 — 60

Mt.Carmel 13 15 18 22 — 68

Next — Marshall (2-2) will play host to Hutsonville-Palestine on Friday.

Fairfield 9 19 17 18 — 63

Marshall 18 15 17 20  — 70