Miami (OH) RedHawks @ Marshall Thundering Herd
Cooper leads Miami (OH) to 79-74 victory over Marshall
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- — Mekhi Cooper had 17 points in Miami (OH)'s 79-74 win against Marshall on Saturday night.
Cooper shot 5 for 10 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 9 from the free throw line for the RedHawks (4-3). Evan Ipsaro scored 16 points while going 5 of 8 (4 for 5 from 3-point range). Bradley Dean shot 5 for 11, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points, while adding three steals.
The Thundering Herd (2-5) were led in scoring by Nate Martin, who finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Marshall also got 13 points from Kamdyn Curfman. In addition, Kevon Voyles had 10 points.
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Game Information
Huntington, WV
Referee:Jason Baker
Referee:Garrick Shannon
Referee:Derek Shulte
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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