Charleston Gazette-Mail · Jan 18, 2017
Marshall, Western Kentucky both smarting following tough road trips
Marshall head coach Dan D’Antoni yells from the bench against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)In the travel-partner system of scheduling used in Conference USA and other leagues, Marshall and Western Kentucky run in the same circles.
In the spirit of reducing travel costs and burdens, the league uses a Thursday-Saturday format. Last week, Marshall played at Middle Tennessee on Thursday and at Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday.