The Parthenon · Mar 6, 2022
Marshall Ends Season with Loss Against WKU
After making a comeback from a double-digit deficit in the second half, The Marshall Thundering Herd fell short in the season finale to the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers.
In the opening minutes, the Hilltoppers were able to get baskets early and start stretching the lead. However, in the game’s early minutes, the Thundering Herd responded with a Marko Sarenac three-pointer to give Marshall a one-point lead. However, the lead for Marshall did not last long as the Hilltoppers were able to retake the lead.
The Hilltoppers were not able to expand the lead into double digits until the final seconds of the first half. Western Kentucky led by 11 points 39-28.