CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Marshall was granted a temporary restraining order Thursday against Conference USA after the league filed a request for arbitration in the school's bid to expedite an early move to the Sun Belt.
The order by Cabell County Circuit Judge Christopher Chiles prohibits Conference USA from proceeding with arbitration. Chiles said the order is good for 10 days but could be extended. He set another hearing for March 16.
Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Mississippi accepted invitations to the Sun Belt during the fall. Each announced earlier this month they planned to terminate memberships in C-USA on June 30 to join their new conference.