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Marshall Shocks Cross-State Rival No. 21 West Virginia 75-71

by Sean Keeley

For more post-game reaction, check out West Virginia blog The Smoking Musket.

Damier Pitts dropped in 25 points as Marshall shocked No. 21 West Virginia, 75-71, in the Chesapeake Energy Capital Classic.

DeAndre Kane posted 18 points for the Thundering Herd (13-5), who bounced back from a 77-61 loss to Memphis on January 15.

Casey Mitchell had 18 points and John Flowers netted 16 as the Mountaineers (12-5) had a four-game win streak snapped, which included a 68-64 win over nationally-ranked Purdue on Sunday.

Joe Mazzulla had 10 points and eight rebounds in the loss, while Darryl Bryant also chipped in 10 points.

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