It was a back and forth affair in Birmingham, but it was the Marshall Thundering Herd who would have the final say, knocking off the Miners 87-85 to advance the Conference USA semifinals.
Terry Winn poured in 21 points and 11 rebounds, but he and Earvin Morris had early exits as the Miners came up just a bit short against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the C-USA quarters.
It was fast and furious from the jump with both teams scoring at a high pace in the early going. The game was tied 13 times, and the lead changed hands 16 times, living up to the fast paced potential we all thought it would be.