- Matchup: Marshall Thundering Herd vs Texas State Bobcats
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Strahan Arena at the University Events Center, San Marcos, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Marshall Thundering Herd (13-7) travel to Strahan Arena this Wednesday to face off against the Texas State Bobcats (11-11).
In their latest game, the Marshall Thundering Herd claimed victory against UL Monroe, finishing the contest with an impressive score of 115-60. The Herd posted a shooting percentage of 53.9% (41 of 76) and successfully made 26 of their 52 three-point attempts. From the free-throw line, Marshall converted 7 out of 9 attempts, achieving a rate of 77.8%. They dominated the boards with 51 rebounds, including 16 offensive rebounds, and dished out 29 assists while forcing 11 turnovers from the opposing team and recording 4 steals. Defensively, Marshall held their opponent to a shooting percentage of 28.8% (17 of 59) from the field. UL Monroe managed 8 assists and had 8 steals during the game, gathering a total of 21 rebounds (8 offensive, 13 defensive), but did not register any blocks. At the charity stripe, UL Monroe made 21 of their 29 attempts, finishing with a free throw shooting percentage of 72.4% and hitting 5 out of 27 three-point attempts. The Thundering Herd committed a total of 23 fouls compared to UL Monroe’s 10.
Wilson Dubinsky stood out as a key player, contributing 17 points on 6 of 9 shooting, playing for 17 minutes and securing 7 rebounds while also providing 3 assists.
Marshall comes into this game with a record of 13-7 this season. The team averages 81.3 points per outing (90th in Division 1) with a field goal percentage of 46.2%. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 37.2% (211 of 567) and convert 73.8% from the free throw line. The Herd grabs an average of 39.5 rebounds per game and has made 348 assists this season, ranking 46th nationally. They average 12.7 turnovers per game while committing 20.6 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Thundering Herd force 12.1 turnovers per game while averaging 17.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 32.1% from beyond the arc and currently rank 216th in the nation in points allowed per game (74.8). The Herd’s defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 41.2% (496 of 1,205) and relinquishes 35.3 rebounds per game. They rank 65th in the nation for assists surrendered, allowing a total of 240 assists this season.
In their most recent game, the Texas State Bobcats suffered a defeat against James Madison with a score of 82-57. During this matchup, Texas State allowed James Madison to collect 36 rebounds (10 offensive). The Bobcats shot 43.8% from distance, connecting on 14 of 32 attempts, and finished 8 of 11 from the free throw line (72.7%). Texas State permitted James Madison to convert 30 out of 57 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 52.6%. The Bobcats recorded a field goal percentage of 33.3%, finishing with 19 of 57 attempts. From three-point range, they made 4 of 17 attempts (23.5%). Overall, Texas State was successful on 15 free throw attempts for a free throw percentage of 71.4%. James Madison committed 15 fouls, allowing the Bobcats to take 21 free throw attempts. Texas State turned the ball over 7 times while securing 7 steals in the game. They totaled 22 rebounds, consisting of 14 defensive and 8 offensive boards.
Mark Drone played a crucial role for the Bobcats, scoring 17 points in 38 minutes while also recording 2 assists. His shooting was less than stellar, making only 5 of 19 attempts (26.3%), and he grabbed 4 rebounds.
Texas State holds a record of 11-11 for the season. Offensively, the Bobcats shoot 45.7% from the field, ranking 156th nationally. They’ve accumulated 1,608 points this season (73.1 per game) and average 36.4 rebounds. They dish out 12.7 assists per game (277th in the nation) and commit 13.4 turnovers on average. The Bobcats also average 18.2 personal fouls per game and successfully convert 74.9% from the free throw line.
On defense, the Bobcats rank 123rd in Division 1 for points surrendered, allowing an average of 71.5 points per game. They force 13.7 turnovers each game and permit opponents to shoot 44.4% from the field (224th in the country). Texas State allows a 35.2% shooting rate from three-point range (160 of 454) and gives up 70.0% from the foul line. They concede an average of 11.2 assists and 31.6 rebounds per game, ranking 36th and 44th in the country, respectively.
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