Women’s basketball struggles offensively in semifinal loss

Marshall University’s women’s basketball team couldn’t keep its upset bid alive in the Conference USA Tournament semifinals Friday as it was flummoxed by Middle Tennessee State University’s defense falling 69-41.

Throughout the contest, the Herd offense struggled to create quality looks offensively, as its guards seemed to be coated in adhesive with Middle Tennessee State’s defense sticking to their hip on every ill-fated drive attempt.

“It was our job as perimeters to keep them outside,” Middle Tennessee State guard Brea Johnson said. “Our post (defenders) did a great job hedging and showing, giving us enough time to recover and also so they could get back to their man. It was just good team…