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
- Referees:
- Jason Page
- Keith Fogleman
- Scott Bennett
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 1-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Charleston | 0-0 | 0.5 | 10-3 |
| UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | 0.5 | 10-3 |
| Elon | 0-0 | 0.5 | 9-4 |
| Drexel | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Hofstra | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Northeastern | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-6 |
| William & Mary | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-7 |
| Campbell | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-8 |
| Towson | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-8 |
| Stony Brook | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-9 |
| Monmouth | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-10 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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