Knapke scores 33 as Toledo knocks off Marshall 82-72
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Luke Knapke had a career-high 33 points and added 11 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season to power Toledo to an 82-72 victory over Marshall on Sunday.
Knapke made 12 of 16 shots, including 4 of 6 from behind the arc, and 5 of 6 free throws for the Rockets (7-2). Marreon Jackson totaled 24 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals as Toledo won it fourth straight game. Willie Jackson, who came in averaging 12.3 rebounds per game -- third best in the nation -- added 11 points and 13 boards for his fifth double-double this season.
Jarrod West had 19 points and five assists for the Thundering Herd (2-6). Mikel Beyers added 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench. Taevion Kinsey had 12 points and six assists, while Jannson Williams scored 12 with eight rebounds and two blocks.
Toledo sank 23 of 33 free throws, while Marshall made 6 of 9.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Peter Juzenas
- Les Jones
- Joe DeRosa
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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