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Marshall University
1-3,0-0Sun Belt
Youngstown State
2-2,0-0Horizon
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 34 | 37 | 71 |
| Youngstown St. | 28 | 46 | 74 |
11/14/2026 3:53:00 PM | Men's Basketball
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Marshall Men's Basketball (1-3) dropped its contest Saturday afternoon on the road at Youngstown State (2-2) by a 74-71 scoreline.
After MU led by as much as 11 in the second half, a 23-5 YSU run eventually led to the Herd being down 12 with 5:27 remaining. Coach Cornelius 'Corny' Jackson's Herd would fight back with a pair of Bryce Slay free throws to tie the game at 69 with just over a minute remaining. Free throws and a crucial score late for the Penguins was enough to seal the victory for the hosts.
Marshall made 23 free throws while the Herd was whistled for 30 total fouls and the Penguins scored 20 points from its 37 attempts at the free throw line.
"Tough loss, it's not easy winning on the road, I thought we gave ourselves a chance early going up 11." said Coach Jackson. "Free throws again are the common tale. Buffalo shot 21, Toledo shot 35, Ohio State shot 35, and Youngstown State just shot 37. At some point we have to discipline ourselves and not put people on the free throw line as much."
For more from Coach Jackson, view HERE.
Noah Otshudi and Bryce Slay led the way again for Marshall. Otshudi scored 28 points to lead all scorers after his 27-point performance Monday night at Ohio State. Slay added 21 for the Herd. Both have reached double-digits in all four contests this season.
Noah and Bryce ‼️ Double figures for each in the first half 🔥 https://t.co/MlCG5BpJsF
— Marshall Men's Basketball (@Herd_MBB) November 14, 2026
The Herd led by six at the break. Otshudi and Slay had already continued their double-digit performances by the halftime horn as Otshudi had 15 and Slay had 10 after 20 minutes.
Marshall held the hosts without a 3-pointer in the opening half, but the hosts made four during its crucial run in the second half.
As a note, the Herd intentionally wore its black uniforms for the first time this season as a tribute to the Nov. 14, 1970 Marshall Football plane crash.
Marshall returns home to Huntington Tuesday evening, Nov. 17 to take on an old rival in East Tennessee State University. Tip from the Cam Henderson Center is set for 7 p.m.
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