ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Marshall Defeats Middle Tennessee 96-85
Middle Tennessee was burned for 29 points by Jarrod West on Saturday as Marshall picked up a 96-85 win at Henderson Center.
Marshall did not, however, defeat Middle Tennessee against the spread, which closed at -17.0 at most sportsbooks.
Taevion Kinsey had 25 points for Marshall and Andrew Taylor chipped in with 10 points. Andrew Taylor had 9 assists for them, while Taevion Kinsey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Middle Tennessee got a 25-point performance from Jalen Jordan, who was supported by 17 points from DeAndre Dishman. Jordan Davis had 4 assists in a losing cause for Middle Tennessee, while DeAndre Dishman grabbed 10 rebounds.
Marshall was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Middle Tennessee as they grabbed 28 boards, while Marshall only had 26
Next game, Marshall takes its act on the road to face Rice looking for another win. For Middle Tennessee, they head home to face Louisiana Tech.