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Marshall @ Texas-El Paso

Current Records: Marshall 8-16; Texas-El Paso 14-9

What to Know

The Texas-El Paso Miners have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Marshall Thundering Herd and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 28 of 2017. The Miners and Marshall will face off in a Conference USA battle at 3 p.m. ET Sunday at Don Haskins Center. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Texas-El Paso came up short against the North Texas Mean Green last Monday, falling 66-58. A silver lining for Texas-El Paso was the play of guard Souley Boum, who had 20 points.

Marshall lost a heartbreaker to the Florida International Panthers when they met in January, and they left with a heavy heart again this past Thursday. Marshall was just a bucket shy of a victory and fell 72-71 to Florida International. Despite the defeat, the Thundering Herd got a solid performance out of guard Andrew Taylor, who had 22 points and five assists.

The Miners are the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. They are currently four-for-four against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Texas-El Paso came up short against Marshall when the teams previously met two seasons ago, falling 86-78. The loss knocked Texas-El Paso out of the playoffs, so expect them to come at Marshall with a vengeful fire.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Don Haskins Center -- El Paso, Texas
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Miners are a solid 6-point favorite against the Thundering Herd, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Miners as a 6.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Marshall have won five out of their last seven games against Texas-El Paso.

  • Mar 11, 2020 - Marshall 86 vs. Texas-El Paso 78
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Marshall 71 vs. Texas-El Paso 61
  • Jan 31, 2019 - Marshall 91 vs. Texas-El Paso 86
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Marshall 74 vs. Texas-El Paso 65
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Texas-El Paso 91 vs. Marshall 68
  • Mar 10, 2016 - Marshall 87 vs. Texas-El Paso 85
  • Feb 04, 2016 - Texas-El Paso 112 vs. Marshall 108

Injury Report for Texas-El Paso

  • Keonte Kennedy: Game-Time Decision (Foot)

Injury Report for Marshall

No Injury Information