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Middle Tennessee Falls 79-75 Against Marshall - Game Recap
Iran Bennett scored 17 points leading Marshall to a 79-75 victory over Middle Tennessee at Murphy Athletic Center on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Marshall were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -4.5.
Jarrod West had 16 points for Marshall and Taevion Kinsey chipped in with 13 points. Taevion Kinsey had 7 assists for them, while Iran Bennett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Middle Tennessee got 21 points from C.J. Jones in a losing cause and another 18 points from Donovan Sims. Antonio Green contributed 5 assists for them, while Reggie Scurry had 13 rebounds.
Marshall led at halftime, 39-33.
Middle Tennessee had a 40-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Marshall looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UAB. Middle Tennessee will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Western Kentucky.