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Youngstown State wins 74-71 over Marshall
Kelvin Amoako added 11 rebounds as Youngstown State outlasted Marshall after Jayden Tyler sealed the win at the free-throw line.
On Saturday, the Youngstown State Penguins defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 74-71 at Zidian Family Arena, securing a narrow home victory as the final buzzer sounded.
Marshall head coach Corny Jackson cited excessive fouls as a recurring problem, saying, "We put people at the line way too much." The Thundering Herd entered seeking to build momentum after a 1-2 start.
Noah Otshudi led all scorers with 28 points for the Thundering Herd, while Bryce Slay added 21. Kelvin Amoako paced the Penguins with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Jayden Tyler's late free throws clinched the victory after Bryce Slay tied the game at 69 with 1:49 remaining. Foul trouble throughout the second half shaped both rosters' rotations.
East Tennessee State visits the Cam Henderson Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. for Marshall's next contest. The Thundering Herd seek to rebound from the 74-71 defeat.