ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Georgia State Defeats Marshall 85-81
Marshall was scorched by Cesare Edwards for 27 points as Georgia State defeated them 85-81 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Georgia State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +13.0-point spread as underdogs.
Nick McMullen had 14 points for Georgia State and Toneari Lane chipped in with 14 points. Jelani Hamilton had 6 assists for them, while Nick McMullen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Marshall got a 23-point performance from Dezayne Mingo, who was supported by 20 points from Obinna Anochili-Killen. Dezayne Mingo had 7 assists in a losing cause for Marshall, while Nate Martin grabbed 7 rebounds.
Georgia State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Georgia State had a 24-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Georgia State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Appalachian State. Marshall will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Coastal Carolina.