ncaab Game Recap
Marshall Thundering Herd vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Wrap - Marshall Wins 87-78
Andrew Taylor scored 27 points for Marshall on Saturday, leading them to a 87-78 victory over Arkansas State at First National Bank Arena.
Bettors who backed Marshall were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -11.0.
Taevion Kinsey had 23 points for Marshall and Kamdyn Curfman chipped in with 16 points. Andrew Taylor had 4 assists for them, while Jacob Conner was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Arkansas State got a 18-point performance from Avery Felts, who was supported by 17 points from Caleb Fields. Caleb Fields had 10 assists in a losing cause for Arkansas State, while Omar El-Sheikh grabbed 15 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Marshall were victorious, as the score was 31-24 at the break.
Arkansas State had a 44-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Marshall takes its act home to face Louisiana-Monroe looking for another win. For Arkansas State, they head on the road to face Southern Mississippi.