Burks, Marshall race past FIU for fifth straight win

Dan D'Antoni has his squad at 5-0 in Conference USA play for the first time since the 2015-16 season. Marshall is the lone remaining unbeaten team in C-USA play.The Marshall Thundering Herd men’s Basketball team defeated Florida International University, 105-97, on Saturday in a fast-paced Conference USA matchup at the Cam Henderson Center. Strong performances by senior guard C.J. Burks, freshman guard Taevion Kinsey and senior guard Jon Elmore helped the Herd secure its first 5-0 conference start since the 2015-2016 season.

Marshall head coach Dan D’Antoni said he has to give the win to his team.

“We have a gritty team,” D’Antoni said. “They will get in there small, big, little it doesn’t…