ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Marshall Defeats Georgia Southern 81-69
Mikal Dawson scored 21 points leading Marshall to a 81-69 victory over Georgia Southern at Cam Henderson Center on Saturday.
Marshall won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.5-point spread as favorites.
Marshall got 18 points from Nate Martin and another 17 points from Dezayne Mingo. Dezayne Mingo contributed 7 assists, while Nate Martin cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Georgia Southern got a 22-point performance from Nakavieon White, who was supported by 14 points from Bradley Douglas. Nakavieon White had 2 assists in a losing cause for Georgia Southern, while Tyson Brown grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Marshall were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Marshall had a 37-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Marshall takes its act on the road to face James Madison looking for another win. For Georgia Southern, they head on the road to face Coastal Carolina.