Marshall Ties for No. 1 Sun Belt Spot With Win Over Monarchs

Thundering Herd clinches top seed in conference tournament with victory over Old Dominion

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Marshall University's men's basketball team secured a share of the top spot in the Sun Belt Conference standings with a 97-88 win over Old Dominion on Tuesday night at the Cam Henderson Center. The Thundering Herd now has an 11-6 conference record, tying them with Appalachian State and Troy for the best mark in the league. Marshall will close out the regular season on Friday with a nationally televised game against Georgia Southern.

Why it matters

This win puts Marshall in prime position to earn a top seed in the upcoming Sun Belt Conference tournament, which would give them an advantage in their quest to reach the NCAA Tournament. The Thundering Herd have had an up-and-down season but are now hitting their stride at the right time.

The details

Marshall was led by a balanced scoring attack, with four players reaching double figures. The Herd shot 52% from the field and outrebounded Old Dominion 38-30 to secure the victory. This was an important conference win for Marshall as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Marshall will play its final regular season game on Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Marshall Thundering Herd

The men's basketball team of Marshall University, located in Huntington, West Virginia.

Old Dominion Monarchs

The men's basketball team of Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Georgia Southern Eagles

The men's basketball team of Georgia Southern University, located in Statesboro, Georgia.

Appalachian State Mountaineers

The men's basketball team of Appalachian State University, located in Boone, North Carolina.

Troy Trojans

The men's basketball team of Troy University, located in Troy, Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us as we look to secure a top seed in the conference tournament. The team played with a lot of energy and focus tonight.”

— Dan D'Antoni, Head Coach, Marshall Thundering Herd (Herald-Dispatch)

What’s next

Marshall will play its final regular season game on Friday, February 28, 2026 against Georgia Southern. The outcome of that game will determine if the Thundering Herd earn the outright regular season conference title or have to share it with Appalachian State and Troy.

The takeaway

Marshall has put itself in excellent position to earn a top seed in the Sun Belt Conference tournament with this win over Old Dominion. If the Thundering Herd can close out the regular season with a victory over Georgia Southern, they will have a great chance to make a deep run in the postseason and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament berth.