Marshall Thundering Herd @ Wright State Raiders
Kinsey scores 31 to carry Marshall past Wright St. 80-64
DAYTON, Ohio -- — Taevion Kinsey had a career-high 31 points and Jarrod West set the school record for steals and Marshall beat Wright St. 80-64 on Thursday night.
West had 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds for Marshall but it was the second of his four steals that made history. He now has 211 assists to pass Skip Henderson (1984-88). West, now tied for seventh in Conference USA history, also set the single-season Marshall record with80 as a sophomore.
Kinsey hit 13 of 15 free throws and grabbed seven rebounds. Darius George added 11 points and eight rebounds for the Thundering Herd (2-0).
Trey Calvin had 16 points for the Raiders (0-1). Tanner Holden added 13 points and nine rebounds. Loudon Love had 11 points and 16 rebounds.
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Game Information
Dayton, OH
Referee:Bill Ek
Referee:Jon Campbell
Referee:Chris Pasci
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 9-3 | - | 17-8 |
| App State | 9-4 | 0.5 | 17-9 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 1.5 | 17-7 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 1.5 | 15-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 7-6 | 2.5 | 15-11 |
| Texas State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 15-11 |
| Arkansas State | 6-6 | 3 | 15-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-6 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Louisiana | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Georgia State | 6-6 | 3 | 9-16 |
| Southern Miss | 6-7 | 3.5 | 13-13 |
| James Madison | 4-8 | 5 | 12-13 |
| Old Dominion | 4-8 | 5 | 8-17 |
| UL Monroe | 1-11 | 8 | 4-21 |
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 11-3 | - | 16-9 |
| Oakland | 10-4 | 1 | 14-11 |
| Green Bay | 9-6 | 2.5 | 14-12 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 8-6 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Robert Morris | 8-7 | 3.5 | 16-10 |
| Detroit Mercy | 7-7 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Northern Kentucky | 7-8 | 4.5 | 15-11 |
| Cleveland State | 6-8 | 5 | 10-15 |
| Youngstown State | 5-9 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Milwaukee | 5-10 | 6.5 | 9-17 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-11 | 8 | 7-18 |
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