By By ERIKA PICKLES / Niles Daily Star
Niles took another loss in the Big 16 conference play Tuesday night against Marshall, 61-36.
Evan Sharpley, who signed to play football with Notre Dame on Tuesday, scored 17 of his 26 points for Marshall in the first quarter alone to give the Redskins a huge lead.
Niles was never able to recover.
Nick Etzcorn and Tom Robson both lead Niles with seven points each. Brandon Thomas scored six and Nate Parks added five.
The Vikings shot only 25 percent, 15-of-60 for the night.
Niles will tarvel to Dowagiac Friday night for Big 16 Conference West Division contest.
Tip off is set to begin at 7:30 p.m.
NILES 36
Nate Orr 0 0-0 0, Scott Quaye 2 0-0 4, Tom Robson 3 0-0 7, Ben Hansen 1 0-2 2, Kelby Jemison 1 0-0 2, Kerry Wortham 0 0-0 0, Nate Parks 2 0-0 5, Paul Wreggelsworth 1 0-0 2, Nick Etzcorn 2 3-5 7, Pete Brandstaffer 0 1-2 1, Andrew Foster 0 0-0 0, Brandon Thomas 3 0-0 6. Totals: 15 4-9 36
MARSHALL 61
C. Burghdorf 3 3-6 10, E. Sharpley 9 3-5 26, M. Brotherton 2 0-0 5, B. McKenney 2 3-3 8, C. Gravaas 0 0-0 0, J. Crull 1 0-1 2, S. Story 1 0-0 2, K, Hershock 0 0-2 0, M. Stefan 3 0-0 6, T. Kelly 0 0-0 0, A. Hunt 1 0-0 2. Totals: 22 9-17 61
Niles 9 16 27 36
Marshall 22 38 52 61
Three-point baskets: Robson (N), Parks (N), Burghdorf (M), Sharpley (M) 5, Brotherton (M), McKenney (M). Total fouls: Niles 19, Marshall 12. Fouled out: Thomas (N). Technical fouls: None. Varsity records Niles (5-10): Marshall (9-5).