Marshall Thundering Herd @ Florida International Panthers
Elmore scores career-high 22 points, leads Marshall over FIU
MIAMI -- Jon Elmore scored 22 points and had six assists as Marshall rolled to a 94-70 victory over Florida International on Saturday in a Conference USA opener.
Elmore was 7 of 10 from the floor, made four 3-pointers and has scored 20 or more points in eight games. Ajdin Penava added 20 points, eight rebounds and five blocked shots for the Thundering Herd (8-6, 1-0). Austin Loop had 14 points and Stevie Browning chipped in 13.
Elmo Stephen and Donte McGill scored 16 points apiece to lead FIU (4-10, 0-1). Michael Kessens added 14 points and nine rebounds.
The Thundering Herd opened on a 12-0 run and had a double-digit lead four minutes into the game. FIU closed to 19-17 before Marshall built a 43-27 halftime lead. The Golden Panthers pulled to 55-40 with about 14 minutes left but didn't get closer.
Game Information
Miami, FL
Referee:Brent Dugas
Referee:Kevin Mathis
Referee:Jeff Pon
2025-26 Standings
| 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 |
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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