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Army vs. Marshall: NIT Showdown in Huntington
30 Mar
Summary
- Marshall averages 17.3 more points per game than Army allows.
- Army excels in 3-point shooting, hitting 32.8% from deep.
- Both teams have strong recent performance in their last 10 games.

The Army Black Knights are scheduled to face the Marshall Thundering Herd in a National Invitation Tournament (NIT) game in Huntington, West Virginia. This matchup pits two teams with strong conference records against each other. Marshall's "Thundering Herd" have a 13-6 record in Sun Belt Conference play and a solid 12-3 record in non-conference games.
Army's "Black Knights" have an impressive 15-5 record in Patriot League action. Notably, Army ranks third in the Patriot League for three-point shooting, maintaining a 32.8% accuracy from beyond the arc. Marshall's offense averages 72.4 points per game, a stark contrast to the 55.1 points Army typically allows its opponents.
In terms of shooting efficiency, Army has shot 41.6% from the field this season, slightly higher than the 39.0% average shooting performance of Marshall's opponents. Key players to watch include Marshall's Timaya Lewis-Eutsey, averaging 19.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, and Timberlynn Yeast, who has averaged 10.2 points and 5.7 rebounds over the last 10 games. For Army, Reese Ericson is a key perimeter threat, shooting 40.4% from three-point range and averaging 11 points, while Kya Smith has been a dominant force, averaging 14.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, four assists, and 1.5 steals over her last 10 games.