Jalen Speer's 27 points helped Marshall defeat James Madison 80-78 on Thursday night. Speer shot 9 for 13, including 7 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Thundering Herd (9-8, 2-2 Sun Belt Conference).

After missing out on Maurice Westmorland in the transfer portal, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are looking to secure a commitment from Ben Bell.