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Florida International Falls 105-97 to Marshall - Recap

C.J. Burks poured in 30 points for Marshall on Saturday, as they defeated Florida International 105-97 at Cam Henderson Center.

Marshall earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -9.0-point spread.

Jon Elmore had 29 points for Marshall and Taevion Kinsey chipped in with 20 points. Jon Elmore had 6 assists for them, while Taevion Kinsey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Florida International got 23 points from Devon Andrews in a losing cause and another 16 points from Brian Beard Jr.. Brian Beard Jr. contributed 6 assists for them, while Osasumwen Osaghae had 15 rebounds.

Marshall was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Florida International as they grabbed 36 boards, while Marshall only had 31

Next game, Marshall takes its act on the road to face Western Kentucky looking for another win. For Florida International, they head on the road to face Florida Atlantic.