STATESBORO, Ga. (Interstat) — Tyren Moore scored 32 points to propel Georgia Southern to a 101-87 men’s basketball victory over Marshall on Saturday at Hanner Fieldhouse.

The Eagles (15-12, Sun Belt) used a dominant first half, building a 59-42 lead by halftime, to secure the win before a crowd of 1,511. The Thundering Herd (16-10) cut into the deficit after the break but could not overcome the early gap.

Moore added three assists in 37 minutes for Georgia Southern. Tavarus Webb scored 18 points and Alden Applewhite added 14 points and three blocks.

Jalen Speer led Marshall with 20 points and six assists. Landen Joseph and Wyatt Fricks each contributed 17 points in the losing effort.