Conference USA Tournament - Recap - Marshall Defeats Tulsa 105-100
Conference USA Tournament - Recap - Marshall Defeats Tulsa 105-100
DeAndre Kane went off for 40 points and added 7 rebounds leading Marshall to a 105-100 win over Tulsa on Thursday at FedExForum.
Marshall won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 1-point spread as favorites.
Shaquille Johnson had 25 points for Marshall and Dennis Tinnon chipped in with 14 points. Damier Pitts had 6 assists for them, while Dennis Tinnon was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Tulsa got a 25-point performance from Eric McClellan, who was supported by 20 points from Steven Idlet. Eric McClellan had 5 assists in a losing cause for Tulsa, while Kodi Maduka grabbed 9 rebounds.
Marshall hit the break trailing 32-30 before taking care of business in the second half.
Marshall had a 45-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
