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.
Marshall would retake the lead on a Marko Sarenac three-pointer two minutes later.