BOONE, N.C. (Interstat) — Landen Joseph scored 24 points as Marshall rallied to edge Appalachian State 94-93 in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Holmes Center.

The Mountaineers led 52-41 at halftime, but the Thundering Herd surged with 53 second-half points to secure the road victory. Jalen Speer added 24 points for Marshall.

Alonzo Dodd led Appalachian State with 19 points and seven assists. Jalen Tot also scored 19 for the Mountaineers.

Marshall improved to 18-10 overall. Appalachian State fell to 18-11. An announced crowd of 3,011 attended.