Taylor scores 28 as Marshall beats Georgia Southern 84-83

Published Feb. 16, 2023 10:18 p.m. ET

Associated Press

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Andrew Taylor scored 28 points and his layup with 14 seconds left were the game's final points and Marshall beat Georgia Southern 84-83 on Thursday night.

Taylor shot 9 for 24 and 8 of 10 from the free throw line for the Thundering Herd (22-6, 11-4 Sun Belt Conference). Taevion Kinsey added 25 points while going 9 of 12 and 6 of 12 from the free throw line and grabbed five rebounds.

Andrei Savrasov led the way for the Eagles (14-14, 7-8) with 20 points, six rebounds and two steals. Tyren Moore added 16 points for Georgia Southern. Tai Strickland also had 13 points.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Marshall hosts Troy while Georgia Southern visits Southern Miss.

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