STATESBORO, Georgia — In an exciting matchup on Saturday, Jalen Speer’s 16 points propelled Marshall to a 71-67 victory over Georgia Southern.

Speer showcased his skills by connecting on 6 of 10 shots from the field, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc, contributing significantly to the Thundering Herd’s effort.
Nate Martin also played a vital role in the win, scoring 13 points with an efficient performance, hitting 4 of 6 attempts and securing 8 rebounds along with 3 blocks.
Dezayne Mingo brought in 12 points, going 3 of 11 from the floor but impressively knocking down all 6 of his free-throw attempts.

On the other side of the court, Adante’ Holiman emerged as the leading scorer for the Eagles, racking up 26 points along with two steals.
Nate Brafford added support with 13 points and two blocked shots, while Eren Banks contributed with seven points for Georgia Southern.

Both teams are set to return to action on Thursday, with Marshall scheduled to host Georgia State and Georgia Southern traveling to face Troy.