The Parthenon · Mar 10, 2018
One game away: Herd earns rematch with WKU for NCAA berth
Elmore's near triple-double has Marshall 40 minutes away from its first NCAA tournament appearance since 1987
Jannson Williams (3) and Ajdin Penava (11) high-five during introductions.. Williams and Penava each recorded double-figure scoring against Southern Miss.FRISCO, Texas—Junior guard Jon Elmore scored a team-high 26 points Friday afternoon as Marshall men’s basketball accomplished a decisive 85-75 semifinal win against Southern Miss at the Ford Center at The Star. With the win, the Herd advances to its second-straight Conference USA Championship Game Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. CST (8:30 EST) against the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky University.