D.D. Scarver scored 17 points and Dennis Tinnon posted 13 points and 16 rebounds to lead Marshall over Morehead State 70-67 Wednesday.
Nigel Spikes and DeAndre Kane scored 13 points apiece for the Thundering Herd (4-3).
After a back-and-fourth first half, Devon Atkinson's jumper drew Morehead State within 54-52 with 4:03 remaining in the second half. But Scarver hit his lone 3-pointer and Kane converted a fast-break layup to put Marshall up 59-52.
Morehead State (4-3) attempted to rally but Marshall hit 11 free throws over the final 1:17 to put the game away. Scarver had 10 of those free throws while Tinnon had the other.
Marshall has won 12 of the last 14 meetings, including the last 10 at home, against Morehead State. The Thundering Herd shot just 33.3 percent (20 of 60) but outrebounded Morehead State 53-46.
Jarrett Stokes led Morehead State 14 points.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:35:37 GMT
The West Virginia Miners home game tonight against the Chillicothe Paints has been canceled due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled in a double header Wednesday. The first game starts
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:01 AM EDT2013-06-18 05:01:23 GMT
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Friday, June 14 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-06-14 18:04:00 GMT
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Thursday, June 13 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:17:21 GMT
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Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-06-11 22:49:32 GMT
Ashley Wilson took over ownership of Beckley Gymnastics in April and this week she is hosting a cheer camp for youth ages 5 to 18 years old. Kaylee McClaugherty is only 8 but has been cheering for 3 years
Wednesday, May 29 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-29 22:30:26 GMT
This weekend Bluestone Lake will have more than just fishing. But there will be boats, fast boats."These boats will get up to 100 mph on the water," said Chris Meadows Executive Director of the New River
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Friday, May 24 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:27:51 GMT
The Wounded Warrior Project brought veterans to Pipestem Resort State Park Friday so others could honor those who've given everything for the country. Outdoor channel's Curtis Fleming is no stranger to
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