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Marshall Falls 79-74 Against Miami-Ohio - Game Recap
Mekhi Cooper scored 17 points leading Miami-Ohio to a 79-74 victory over Marshall at Henderson Center on Saturday.
Miami-Ohio won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +11.0-point spread as underdogs.
Miami-Ohio got 16 points from Evan Ipsaro and another 14 points from Bradley Dean. Darweshi Hunter contributed 5 assists, while Bryce Bultman cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Marshall got a 14-point performance from Nate Martin, who was supported by 13 points from Kamdyn Curfman. Ryan Nutter had 3 assists in a losing cause for Marshall, while Obinna Anochili-Killen grabbed 10 rebounds.
Miami-Ohio was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Marshall as they grabbed 44 boards, while Miami-Ohio only had 28
Next game, Miami-Ohio takes its act on the road to face Ohio State looking for another win. For Marshall, they head home to face Duquesne.