HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dezayne Mingo’s impressive performance propelled Marshall to a decisive victory over Old Dominion, finishing with an 83-66 win on Tuesday night. Mingo delivered a standout game with 22 points, alongside five rebounds and six assists, greatly contributing to the Thundering Herd’s triumph (now 18-12 overall, 11-6 in the Sun Belt Conference).
Obinna Anochili-Killen also made a notable contribution by scoring 18 points, going 6 of 9 from the field and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line. He added eight rebounds and grabbed three steals, further solidifying the team’s defensive and offensive efforts. Nate Martin chipped in with 12 points while maintaining accuracy, hitting 5 of his 7 shots from the field.
On the opposing side, Robert Davis Jr. was a key figure for the Monarchs (now 11-19 overall, 7-10 in conference play), leading with 23 points and two steals. Jaden Johnson contributed 14 points, while Sean Durugordon added 11 points along with four steals, though it was not enough to halt the team’s current losing streak. Old Dominion has now lost six consecutive games.
Looking ahead, both teams are gearing up for Friday’s matches. Marshall is set to host Appalachian State at their home court, while Old Dominion will travel to face Coastal Carolina. These matchups present opportunities for both teams to alter their momentum as the regular season progresses.
