HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) Justin Johnson scored 21 points and led six players in double figures for the Hilltoppers, but it would not be enough as Western Kentucky fell to Marshall by a score of 94-80 on Saturday night.
Jon Elmore scored 27 points, Stevie Browning added 23 as Marshall matched a program-best with 19 3-pointers.
Elmore was 7 of 12 and Browning hit 4 of 7 from 3-point range, and the Thundering Herd finished 19-of-41 shooting from long range. Austin Loop had 17 points and made five 3s for Marshall. Ryan Taylor grabbed 10 rebounds and chipped in eight points.