BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It wasn’t quite a buzzer-beater like the Herd used to win its final game of the regular season — in both regulation and in overtime over Southern Miss — but junior forward Ryan Taylor’s layup with just 03.4 seconds left in the game, along with a UTEP turnover and Austin Loop steal as the Miners hurried for a shot, gave the No. 3-seeded Marshall (17-15) another breathtaking win in an 87-85 quarterfinal victory over No. 6 UTEP (19-14).
Marshall moves on to the semifinals on Friday at 6:30 p.m. EST against No. 2 Middle Tennessee who rallied from three down at halftime to No.