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Recap - Marshall Defeats Florida International 84-74
Marshall grabbed a 84-74 win over Florida International on Thursday, behind a 18-point effort from Iran Bennett at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
Marshall was an underdog by +2.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Marshall got 18 points from Taevion Kinsey and another 14 points from Andrew Taylor. Jarrod West contributed 8 assists, while Taevion Kinsey cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Florida International got 23 points from Trejon Jacob in a losing cause and another 13 points from Osasumwen Osaghae. Trejon Jacob contributed 2 assists for them, while Osasumwen Osaghae had 11 rebounds.
Marshall was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Florida International had a 43-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Marshall heads into a battle against Florida Atlantic. Florida International, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Kentucky.