The Parthenon · Feb 16, 2022
Marshall Defeats UTEP In Upset Win As Herd Responds to Coach D’Antoni’s Comments
After head coach Dan D’Antoni said his players of lacking heart, the team responded with a defeat over the University of Texas at El Paso Miners by a final score of 88-79.
On Thursday D’Antoni said, “You’re not any good without a big-time heart at this level.”
Within the first few minutes, D’Antoni’s players were able to have a quick start with a four-point lead over the Miners. However, with 17:15 remaining in the first half, the Miners were able to take the lead on a Jamal Bieniemy layup bringing the score to 5-4.