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Western Kentucky vs Marshall Final: 90-82 - Recap

Western Kentucky got 19 points from Julius Thedford as they ran past Marshall 90-82 on Saturday at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Even though Western Kentucky won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -8.0).

Tyrone Marshall Jr. had 18 points for Western Kentucky and Babacar Faye chipped in with 14 points. Jalen Jackson had 5 assists for them, while Babacar Faye was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Marshall got 28 points from Mikal Dawson in a losing cause and another 14 points from Nate Martin. Nate Martin contributed 4 assists for them, while Nate Martin had 8 rebounds.

Western Kentucky trailed at halftime, 40-37.

Marshall had a 36-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Western Kentucky heads into a battle against Evansville. Marshall, meanwhile, will have their next action against Morehead State.