Old Dominion Monarchs @ Marshall Thundering Herd
Elmore scores 26, Penava hits game-winner for Marshall in OT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- Jon Elmore scored 26 points, Ajdin Penava hit the game-winning layup with 12 seconds left, and Marshall outlasted Old Dominion 90-86 in overtime on Thursday night.
Marshall (10-6, 3-0 Conference USA) held a 77-75 lead with six seconds left in regulation, but Ahmad Caver hit a layup at the buzzer for Old Dominion to send it to overtime.
The extra period was tight the whole way, and neither team led by more than three. Elmore made a pair of free throws to tie it at 86 with 1:09 remaining. Caver and Zoran Talley each missed go-ahead jumpers on the ensuing possession for the Monarchs (9-6, 2-1) before Elmore secured the rebound, setting up Penava's game-winner.
Elmore added two more free throws with 3 seconds left to put it away.
Ryan Taylor had 21 points for Marshall, which moved to 8-0 at home.
Caver led Old Dominion with 26 points. B.J. Stith added 21.
Game Information
Huntington, WV
Referee:Mike Stuart
Referee:Rick Crawford
Referee:John Hampton
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun 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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