Marshall Thundering Herd @ Elon Phoenix
Dorn scores 29, Elon beats Marshall 73-59
ELON, N.C. -- — Nick Dorn had 29 points in Elon's 73-59 victory over Marshall on Saturday night.
Dorn shot 9 for 15 (6 for 10 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Phoenix (9-4). Sam Sherry scored 17 points and added 13 rebounds. TJ Simpkins shot 5 for 19 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points.
Mikal Dawson led the way for the Thundering Herd (7-7) with 24 points and six rebounds. Obinna Anochili-Killen added 16 points and two blocks for Marshall. Wyatt Fricks also had eight points.
Elon took the lead with 10:46 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Dorn led their team in scoring with 11 points in the first half to help put them up 37-28 at the break. Elon extended its lead to 63-46 during the second half, fueled by a 9-1 scoring run. Dorn scored a team-high 18 points in the second half as their team closed out the win.
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Game Information
Elon, NC
Referee:Jason Page
Referee:Keith Fogleman
Referee:Scott Bennett
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| App State | 10-5 | - | 18-10 |
| South Alabama | 9-5 | 0.5 | 19-8 |
| Troy | 9-5 | 0.5 | 17-10 |
| Marshall | 9-5 | 0.5 | 17-10 |
| Texas State | 9-6 | 1 | 17-11 |
| Coastal Carolina | 8-6 | 1.5 | 16-11 |
| Arkansas State | 7-7 | 2.5 | 16-11 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-7 | 2.5 | 15-12 |
| Southern Miss | 7-8 | 3 | 14-14 |
| James Madison | 6-8 | 3.5 | 14-13 |
| Louisiana | 6-8 | 3.5 | 9-18 |
| Georgia State | 6-8 | 3.5 | 9-18 |
| Old Dominion | 6-9 | 4 | 10-18 |
| UL Monroe | 1-13 | 8.5 | 4-23 |
| Coastal Athletic Association | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 11-2 | - | 22-4 |
| Charleston | 10-4 | 1.5 | 17-10 |
| Monmouth | 8-5 | 3 | 14-12 |
| Hofstra | 8-6 | 3.5 | 17-10 |
| Stony Brook | 8-6 | 3.5 | 16-11 |
| William & Mary | 7-7 | 4.5 | 16-10 |
| Drexel | 7-7 | 4.5 | 13-14 |
| Campbell | 6-7 | 5 | 12-14 |
| Hampton | 6-7 | 5 | 12-14 |
| Towson | 6-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Elon | 6-8 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| North Carolina A&T | 3-10 | 8 | 10-14 |
| Northeastern | 2-11 | 9 | 6-18 |
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