App State Mountaineers @ Marshall Thundering Herd
9-7, 2-2 Sun Belt
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9-7, 2-2 Sun Belt
10-5, 2-1 Sun Belt
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10-5, 2-1 Sun Belt
Speer puts up 21 in Marshall's 88-81 victory against Appalachian State
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- — Jalen Speer's 21 points helped Marshall defeat Appalachian State 88-81 on Saturday.
Speer added seven assists for the Thundering Herd (10-5, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference). Noah Otshudi scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Wyatt Fricks finished with 16 points and six rebounds.
Michael Marcus Jr. led the Mountaineers (9-7, 2-2) with 21 points and six rebounds. Luke Wilson added 19 points and nine rebounds for Appalachian State. Alonzo Dodd had 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
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Game Information
Huntington, WV
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Referee:Blake Harris
Referee:Marvin Harris Jr.
Referee:Stephen Orkus Jr
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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