Marshall visits Appalachian State following Anochili-Killen's 24-point outing
Marshall Thundering Herd (16-12, 9-6 Sun Belt) at Appalachian State Mountaineers (17-10, 10-5 Sun Belt)
Boone, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Marshall visits Appalachian State after Obinna Anochili-Killen scored 24 points in Marshall's 81-77 win against the Old Dominion Monarchs.
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