Marshall University's men's basketball team, tied for first in the Sun Belt Conference, will play Coastal Carolina on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Conway, South Carolina. The Herd enters the game after a narrow victory over Appalachian State that solidified their position. Coastal Carolina, coming off a recent loss, has shown strength in close contests this season.
Marshall men's basketball is set to take on Coastal Carolina in a crucial Sun Belt Conference matchup on February 21, 2026, at the HTC Center in Conway, South Carolina. The game tips off at 1 p.m. and can be watched on ESPN+, with live stats available via StatBroadcast and updates on Twitter at @Herd_MBB.
The Thundering Herd, with an 18-10 overall record and 10-5 in conference play, shares the top spot in the SBC standings with Troy, with three games left in the regular season. A win would help Marshall secure a top-four seed in the upcoming 2026 SBC Tournament. Their most recent game was a dramatic 94-93 victory over then-leader Appalachian State on Thursday, where the team overcame a 16-point deficit. True freshman Landen Joseph led the comeback, scoring 18 of his career-high 24 points in the second half, including a fadeaway jumper with 12 seconds remaining to seal the win. Andrew Fuquay also had a standout performance, matching his career high with 15 points on perfect 6-for-6 shooting from the field. Jalen Speer contributed 24 points, including several three-pointers, and continues to lead the conference with 5.8 assists per game.
Coastal Carolina enters with a 16-12 overall record and 8-7 in the SBC. The Chanticleers lost 67-65 to James Madison on Wednesday but had won eight of their previous 10 games. Joshua Beadle has been a standout, averaging 17.5 points per game overall and 21.8 points in the last 11 games. The team has excelled in tight situations, with 15 games decided by five points or fewer this season—including 11 of their last 12—and winning nine of those.
This final road game for Marshall offers a chance to maintain momentum in the conference race.
