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Marshall Falls 74-65 Against Middle Tennessee - Game Recap
Middle Tennessee earned a 74-65 victory over Marshall on Thursday, getting 18 points from Eli Lawrence at Murphy Athletic Center.
Middle Tennessee won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.0-point spread as favorites.
Donovan Sims had 13 points for Middle Tennessee and Josh Jefferson chipped in with 10 points. Josh Jefferson had 4 assists for them, while Eli Lawrence was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Marshall got a 24-point performance from Andrew Taylor, who was supported by 14 points from Obinna Anochili-Killen. Taevion Kinsey had 3 assists in a losing cause for Marshall, while Mikel Beyers grabbed 9 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee trailed at halftime, 27-25.
Middle Tennessee heads into a battle against Western Kentucky. Marshall, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Kentucky.