HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Andrew Taylor scored 15 points as Marshall beat Appalachian State 79-53 on Thursday night in a Sun Belt Conference opener.
Taylor added six rebounds and nine assists for the Thundering Herd (12-2, 1-0). Kamdyn Curfman scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. Taevion Kinsey finished 7 of 13 from the floor to finish with 14 points, while adding seven assists.
Tyree Boykin led the Mountaineers (7-7, 0-1) in scoring, finishing with 20 points. Dibaji Walker added seven points for Appalachian State. Xavion Brown also had six points.
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Both teams next play Saturday. Marshall hosts James Madison while Appalachian State visits Southern Miss.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
