Marshall played against the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday, ending its six-game winning streak. The Herd lost 64-60 at home in a close-fought battle with the second-best team in the Sun Belt Conference.
The lead changed seven times in the game, with great performances for both squads.
Marshall started with great defense in the first quarter forcing seven turnovers and outscoring the Bobcats by five.
In the second quarter, the Herd lost its lead with a jump shot in the paint by Da’Nasia Hood with five minutes remaining. Marshall retained the lead near the end of the third quarter with help from the redshirt Junior Mahogany Matthews who scored a bucket from mid-range.