Marshall University Athletics
Wednesday, January 14
Huntington, W.Va.
7 PM
Marshall University
11-7,3-3Sun Belt
83
vs
85
Coastal Carolina
10-9,3-4Sun Belt
1
2
F
Coastal Carolina
39
46
85
Marshall
32
51
83
Herd Men’s Basketball Comeback Falls Short Against Coastal
1/14/2026 10:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Otshudi finished with 30 points
Box Score (PDF) | Championship Fund
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Men's Basketball Team (11-7, 3-3 SBC) saw its comeback fall short in an 85-83 decision to Coastal Carolina on Wednesday night at the Cam Henderson Center.
"We gave ourselves a chance. We got down early, fought back and had a chance. Free throws cost us again," Herd Men's Basketball Head Coach Cornelius 'Corny' Jackson said after the game.
Noah Otshudi erupted for a career-high 30 points on 12-of-23 shooting, including a perfect 2-of-2 from beyond the arc. Otshudi also led the team with four assists, becoming the first Marshall player to cross the 30-point plateau in SBC play this season.
Jalen Speer fueled the Herd's second-half rally with 24 points, tying his career high in field goal attempts (22) and connecting on four three-pointers. The dynamic backcourt duo combined for 54 points and helped Marshall shoot a season-best 52.9 percent from three-point range. As a team, the Herd committed just six turnovers, matching its season low and converting 16 points off Coastal Carolina's 12 giveaways.
Matt Van Komen anchored the paint with 13 rebounds, tying his season high and grabbing five offensive boards. Van Komen also recorded two blocks and two steals. Wyatt Fricks added 11 points and six rebounds extending his double-digit scoring streak to seven games.
Despite trailing by as many as 13 points midway through the second half, Marshall surged back. The contest saw five lead changes and three ties, highlighted by Otshudi's clutch jumper to knot the score at 80-80 with under a minute left. Coastal Carolina responded with a dunk, and after a late Otshudi three-pointer cut the deficit to one, the Chanticleers sealed the win at the free-throw line. Joshua Beadle and AJ Dancler led Coastal Carolina with 26 points apiece. The Herd outscored the visitors 51-46 in the second half.
UP NEXT
Marshall closes the week at home Saturday against James Madison at 4 p.m.
For all the latest information about Marshall Men's Basketball, follow @Herd_MBB on Twitter and @herdmbb on Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Men's Basketball Team (11-7, 3-3 SBC) saw its comeback fall short in an 85-83 decision to Coastal Carolina on Wednesday night at the Cam Henderson Center.
"We gave ourselves a chance. We got down early, fought back and had a chance. Free throws cost us again," Herd Men's Basketball Head Coach Cornelius 'Corny' Jackson said after the game.
Noah Otshudi erupted for a career-high 30 points on 12-of-23 shooting, including a perfect 2-of-2 from beyond the arc. Otshudi also led the team with four assists, becoming the first Marshall player to cross the 30-point plateau in SBC play this season.
Jalen Speer fueled the Herd's second-half rally with 24 points, tying his career high in field goal attempts (22) and connecting on four three-pointers. The dynamic backcourt duo combined for 54 points and helped Marshall shoot a season-best 52.9 percent from three-point range. As a team, the Herd committed just six turnovers, matching its season low and converting 16 points off Coastal Carolina's 12 giveaways.
Matt Van Komen anchored the paint with 13 rebounds, tying his season high and grabbing five offensive boards. Van Komen also recorded two blocks and two steals. Wyatt Fricks added 11 points and six rebounds extending his double-digit scoring streak to seven games.
Despite trailing by as many as 13 points midway through the second half, Marshall surged back. The contest saw five lead changes and three ties, highlighted by Otshudi's clutch jumper to knot the score at 80-80 with under a minute left. Coastal Carolina responded with a dunk, and after a late Otshudi three-pointer cut the deficit to one, the Chanticleers sealed the win at the free-throw line. Joshua Beadle and AJ Dancler led Coastal Carolina with 26 points apiece. The Herd outscored the visitors 51-46 in the second half.
UP NEXT
Marshall closes the week at home Saturday against James Madison at 4 p.m.
For all the latest information about Marshall Men's Basketball, follow @Herd_MBB on Twitter and @herdmbb on Instagram.
To follow all Thundering Herd sports and get live stats, schedules and free live audio, download the Marshall Athletics App for iOS and Android.
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Team Stats
CCU
Marsh
FG%
.566
.471
3FG%
.455
.529
FT%
.882
.625
RB
31
32
TO
12
6
STL
3
10
Game Leaders
Pts
30
FGM
12
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
24
FGM
9
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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