Kinsey's 27 lead Marshall over Coastal Carolina 81-66

Published Jan. 7, 2023 6:24 p.m. ET

Associated Press

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Taevion Kinsey scored 27 points as Marshall beat Coastal Carolina 81-66 on Saturday night.

Kinsey also contributed five rebounds and nine assists for the Thundering Herd (13-4, 2-2 Sun Belt Conference). Micah Handlogten scored 20 points while shooting 7 for 13 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 11 from the free throw line, and added 19 rebounds and five blocks. Andrew Taylor shot 7 for 15, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 17 points.

Antonio Daye led the way for the Chanticleers (7-8, 1-3) with 15 points and two steals. Linton Brown added 11 points for Coastal Carolina. Essam Mostafa also had 10 points.

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Both teams next play Thursday. Marshall hosts Southern Miss while Coastal Carolina visits Old Dominion.

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