Marshall University Athletics
Thursday, January 5
Statesboro, Ga.
7:00 PM
Marshall University
at
Georgia Southern
Photo by: Marilyn Testerman-Haye
Herd Men’s Basketball Starts 2023 on the Road at Georgia Southern
1/4/2023 3:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
First Sun Belt Conference road game
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University men's basketball team (12-3, 1-1 Sun Belt) opens 2023 in Statesboro, Georgia, on Thursday night against the Georgia Southern Eagles (9-6, 2-0 Sun Belt).
Game Information
Date: January 5, 2023
Opponent: Georgia Southern
Place: Statesboro, Georgia
Arena: Hanner Fieldhouse
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Stream Information: ESPN+
Radio Broadcast: Click Here
Game Notes: Click Here
The Herd looks to get back into the win column after falling 72-66 against the James Madison Dukes on Saturday.
Fifth-year senior Taevion Kinsey collected 18 points and seven assists in the contest, both game highs.
Redshirt senior Andrew Taylor and junior Obinna Anochili-Killen each contributed 16 points in the loss. Anochili-Killen also grabbed five rebounds and rejected three shots.
For more detailed information, check out the game notes.
SCOUTING GEORGIA SOUTHERN
The Eagles started conference play last weekend 2-0 as they picked up victories over South Alabama and at Coastal Carolina.
Georgia Southern has been stout at the defensive end of the floor as it holds its opponents to just 62.6 points per game, second best in the conference.
Carlos Curry and Andrei Savrasov each have three double-doubles this season, tied for fifth most in the league. Curry leads the Eagles in rebounds per game at 7.9, while Savrasov leads the team in points per game at 12.8 and ranks second in rebounds per game with 6.6.
For all the latest information about Marshall men's basketball, follow @Herd_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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Game Information
Date: January 5, 2023
Opponent: Georgia Southern
Place: Statesboro, Georgia
Arena: Hanner Fieldhouse
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Live Stats: Statbroadcast
Stream Information: ESPN+
Radio Broadcast: Click Here
Game Notes: Click Here
The Herd looks to get back into the win column after falling 72-66 against the James Madison Dukes on Saturday.
Fifth-year senior Taevion Kinsey collected 18 points and seven assists in the contest, both game highs.
Redshirt senior Andrew Taylor and junior Obinna Anochili-Killen each contributed 16 points in the loss. Anochili-Killen also grabbed five rebounds and rejected three shots.
For more detailed information, check out the game notes.
SCOUTING GEORGIA SOUTHERN
The Eagles started conference play last weekend 2-0 as they picked up victories over South Alabama and at Coastal Carolina.
Georgia Southern has been stout at the defensive end of the floor as it holds its opponents to just 62.6 points per game, second best in the conference.
Carlos Curry and Andrei Savrasov each have three double-doubles this season, tied for fifth most in the league. Curry leads the Eagles in rebounds per game at 7.9, while Savrasov leads the team in points per game at 12.8 and ranks second in rebounds per game with 6.6.
For all the latest information about Marshall men's basketball, follow @Herd_MBB on Twitter and Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules, and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS or Android!
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