App State Mountaineers @ Marshall Thundering Herd
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
Referee:Blake Harris
Referee:Marvin Harris Jr.
Referee:Stephen Orkus Jr
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 8-1 | - | 15-6 |
| Georgia State | 6-3 | 2 | 9-12 |
| South Alabama | 5-3 | 2.5 | 14-6 |
| Marshall | 5-3 | 2.5 | 13-7 |
| App State | 6-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 6-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| Arkansas State | 5-4 | 3 | 13-8 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Southern Miss | 5-5 | 3.5 | 11-11 |
| Texas State | 4-6 | 4.5 | 11-11 |
| James Madison | 3-6 | 5 | 10-11 |
| Old Dominion | 3-6 | 5 | 6-15 |
| Louisiana | 3-6 | 5 | 5-16 |
| UL Monroe | 0-9 | 8 | 3-18 |
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