Marshall Edges Old Dominion in Close Contest
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Chartway Arena
Marshall Thundering Herd 81, Old Dominion Monarchs 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs Old Dominion Monarchs?
Marshall Thundering Herd beat Old Dominion Monarchs 81-79 at Chartway Arena on February 11, 2026.
Who was favored in Marshall Thundering Herd vs Old Dominion Monarchs?
Marshall Thundering Herd were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a thrilling matchup at Chartway Arena, the Marshall Thundering Herd narrowly defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs with a final score of 81-79. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked the third consecutive victory for Marshall over Old Dominion, extending their head-to-head record to 3-0 since the previous season.
Entering this game, Old Dominion had a home record of 8-18, while Marshall boasted a stronger away record of 16-9. The Monarchs had shown some signs of improvement recently, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, including a recent win against the Ohio Bobcats on February 8, where they scored 78 points. However, they had been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 78.1 points per game during that stretch.
Marshall, on the other hand, had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, though they were coming off a loss against the Miami (OH) RedHawks, where they conceded 90 points. Despite this setback, the Thundering Herd had been scoring effectively, averaging 79.5 points per game in their recent outings. Their performance on the road had been commendable, with a balanced away record of 2-2.
The game featured several lead changes, especially in the second half, where both teams exchanged baskets in a tightly contested affair. Key moments included Jalen Speer making a crucial three-point jumper that gave Marshall a late lead, followed by Landen Joseph's dunk that pushed the score to 81-77. Old Dominion fought back but could not reclaim the lead, ultimately falling short.
In terms of betting, DraftKings had priced Marshall as the favorite with a spread of 3.5 points, indicating expectations of a close game. The total points line was set at 155.5, reflecting the anticipated offensive capabilities of both teams.
The conditions in Chartway Arena were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, with fans witnessing a high-scoring game that showcased both teams' offensive talents. Viewers noted the importance of key players like Jalen Speer and Landen Joseph for Marshall, whose contributions were pivotal in securing the victory.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the resilience of Marshall as they continued to assert their dominance over Old Dominion, while the Monarchs will look to regroup and address their defensive vulnerabilities in upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MRSH -3.5 | 155.5 o -112 / u -108 | Marshall Thundering Herd -162 · Old Dominion Monarchs +136 |
Leaders
- PointsLJ Thomas18Old Dominion Monarchs
- AssistsJordan Battle6Old Dominion Monarchs
- ReboundsJared Turner7Old Dominion Monarchs
- PointsWyatt Fricks24Marshall Thundering Herd
- AssistsJalen Speer10Marshall Thundering Herd
- ReboundsWyatt Fricks13Marshall Thundering Herd
Recent form
Old Dominion Monarchs
Last 10: 4-6Streak W175.7 scored · 78.1 allowed per game1-3 at home
- W78-72vs Ohio BobcatsFeb 8
- L79-85vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 5
- L64-81at Texas State BobcatsJan 31
- W75-71at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 29
- L77-83vs Troy TrojansJan 22
- W75-73at App State MountaineersJan 17
- L84-87at Georgia Southern EaglesJan 16
- L69-70at James Madison DukesJan 10
- W70-66at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 9
- L86-93vs Georgia Southern EaglesJan 3
Marshall Thundering Herd
Last 10: 6-4Streak L179.5 scored · 74.3 allowed per game2-2 away
- L74-90vs Miami (OH) RedHawksFeb 7
- W81-77vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 5
- W70-61at Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 31
- L68-72at Texas State BobcatsJan 29
- W115-60vs UL Monroe WarhawksJan 22
- W77-72vs James Madison DukesJan 17
- L83-85vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 15
- L73-81at Georgia State PanthersJan 10
- W66-64at James Madison DukesJan 8
- W88-81vs App State MountaineersJan 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Marshall Thundering Herd | Old Dominion Monarchs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-56 | 32-63 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 10-21 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 35 |
| Free throws | 11-17 | 8-13 |
| Free throw % | 65 | 62 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 25 |
| Assists | 16 | 17 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 40 |
| Fouls | 14 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 10 | 86 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-50Caleb Hollenbeck makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jalen Speer assists)
- 2nd Half38-50Caleb Hollenbeck makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half38-53Zacch Wiggins makes 23-foot three point jumper (KC Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half38-54Caelum Swanton-Rodger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-54Noah Otshudi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-56LJ Thomas makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half41-56Noah Otshudi makes layup (Jalen Speer assists)
- 2nd Half44-56Noah Otshudi makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half44-58LJ Thomas makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half44-59LJ Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-59Noah Otshudi makes layup
- 2nd Half46-60KC Shaw makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-61KC Shaw makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-61Wyatt Fricks makes 28-foot three point jumper (Kai Spears assists)
- 2nd Half49-64Zacch Wiggins makes 26-foot three point jumper (LJ Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half51-64Wyatt Fricks makes 4-foot dunk (Jalen Speer assists)
- 2nd Half53-64Noah Otshudi makes layup
- 2nd Half53-66KC Shaw makes layup
- 2nd Half54-66Wyatt Fricks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-66Wyatt Fricks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-66Jalen Speer makes 24-foot three point jumper (Wilson Dubinsky assists)
- 2nd Half58-67Scottie Hubbard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-69LJ Thomas makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-69Wyatt Fricks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-69Wyatt Fricks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Wyatt Fricks makes layup (Wilson Dubinsky assists)
- 2nd Half63-69Wyatt Fricks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half65-69Jalen Speer makes layup
- 2nd Half68-69Wyatt Fricks makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jalen Speer assists)
- 2nd Half68-71KC Shaw makes layup (Jordan Battle assists)
- 2nd Half71-71Wilson Dubinsky makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Speer assists)
- 2nd Half71-74Jared Turner makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jordan Battle assists)
- 2nd Half73-74Jalen Speer makes layup
- 2nd Half73-76LJ Thomas makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half73-77LJ Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half75-77Landen Joseph makes layup (Jalen Speer assists)
- 2nd Half76-77Landen Joseph makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half79-77Jalen Speer makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half81-77Landen Joseph makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half81-79Jared Turner makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Old Dominion Monarchs, below favours Marshall Thundering Herd.
Venue
- Chartway ArenaNorfolk, VA
- Attendance4367
- OfficialsMike Terry, Chris Ford, Anthony Eades
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