Coastal Carolina at Marshall

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Interstat) — A dramatic overtime clash from just over a week ago sets the stage for a quick rematch Saturday when the Marshall women’s basketball team hosts Coastal Carolina at Cam Henderson Center.

The Thundering Herd (14-3) edged the visiting Chanticleers 87-85 in overtime on Jan. 1 in Conway, South Carolina. Marshall’s Timaya Lewis-Eutsey nearly recorded a triple-double in that victory, finishing with 18 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.

Lewis-Eutsey enters this contest in spectacular form. She is coming off a 33-point, four-assist performance in Marshall’s 77-70 win over Old Dominion on Wednesday. Over her last six games, the standout guard is averaging 23.2 points and 5.2 assists, powering a Marshall team that has won 10 of its last 11 games.

Coastal Carolina (8-9) aims to snap a two-game skid against the Herd and split the season series. The Chanticleers are led by guard Kristin Williams, who scored 20 points in the first meeting with Marshall. Williams is averaging 19.2 points over her last six contests, including a 17-point effort in Coastal’s 69-53 road win at Appalachian State on Wednesday.

While Marshall boasts one of the nation’s top records, its three losses have all come on the road. The Herd are a perfect 8-0 at home this season. Coastal Carolina has struggled away from home, posting a 2-5 record in true road games.

The matchup features a stark contrast in recent trajectories. Marshall has established itself as a conference contender, while the Chanticleers have alternated wins and losses for much of the season, seeking consistency.

Saturday’s game tips off at 1 p.m. EST. Following this contest, Marshall begins a two-game road trip at James Madison on Jan. 15, while Coastal Carolina returns home to host South Alabama on Jan. 17.