ncaab Game Recap
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Wrap - Marshall Wins 80-69
Marshall got 21 points from Taevion Kinsey en route to a 80-69 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday at McBrayer Arena.
Andrew Taylor had 18 points for Marshall and Darius George chipped in with 13 points. Taevion Kinsey had 5 assists for them, while Darius George was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Eastern Kentucky got 23 points from Jomaru Brown in a losing cause and another 11 points from Russhard Cruickshank. Devontae Blanton contributed 5 assists for them, while Cooper Robb had 11 rebounds.
Marshall was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Marshall had a 50-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Marshall takes its act on the road to face Ohio looking for another win. For Eastern Kentucky, they head home to face Midway University.