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02/07 17:11 CST No. 23 Miami (Ohio) moves to 24-0 with 90-74 win at Marshall
No. 23 Miami (Ohio) moves to 24-0 with 90-74 win at Marshall
By JOHN RABY
AP Sports Writer
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) --- Eian Elmer scored 18 points, Peter Suder had 17 and
No. 23 Miami (Ohio) kept its perfect season going with a 90-74 victory over
Marshall in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge on Saturday.
Antwone Woolfolk added 15 points and Luke Skaljac had 12 points and seven
assists for the RedHawks (24-0), who extended the longest winning streak in
Mid-American Conference history. Miami and Arizona are the only remaining
unbeaten teams in Division I.
Three of Miami's previous five games were one-possession wins, including a
73-71 win at Buffalo on Tuesday night. But the RedHawks had little trouble in
this one.
The nation's top scoring team, Miami was held just under its 92.8-point average
for the fourth straight game but came out hot Saturday against the Thundering
Herd. The RedHawks shot 56% from the floor in the first half, including a dozen
layups, and built a 49-31 halftime lead.
Marshall (15-9) went 10 minutes between baskets in the first half and was
limited to 40% shooting for the game, its first at home against a ranked
opponent in 11 years. Marshall's Erich Harding was called three times for
first-half lane violations while he attempted free throws.
Marshall trimmed a 24-point deficit to 65-56 with nine minutes left but got no
closer.
Noah Otshudi led the Thundering Herd with 23 points. Wyatt Fricks had 16 points
and 10 rebounds.
Up next
Miami: Hosts Ohio on Friday night.
Marshall: At Old Dominion on Wednesday night.
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