HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Interstat) — Marshall held off a second-half surge from James Madison to win 77-72 in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Cam Henderson Center. The Thundering Herd improved to 12-7, while the Dukes fell to 9-10.

Jalen Speer led Marshall with 22 points, including a critical 3-pointer and free throw in the final minute to secure the win. Cliff Davis scored 20 points for James Madison, all in the second half, to fuel the comeback attempt. Marshall’s efficiency at the free-throw line, making 23 of 28, proved decisive in the close contest. The Herd also scored 32 points in the paint.