YSU PREVIEW Men's basketball

Who: YSU (1-3) vs. Marshall (2-3)When: 2 p.m. SundayWhere: Henderson Center, Huntington, W. Va.Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)Coaches: Jerry Slocum is in his first season at YSU (1-3) with a career record of 581-328 in 31 seasons; Ron Jirsa is in his third season with a career record of 20-42 with The Herd.Series: This is the seventh meeting between the teams with Marshall holding a 5-1 advantage. The teams last met in 1987-88 when The Herd defeated the Penguins 79-65 at Marshall. YSU's only win in the series came in 1949-50 when they defeated the Herd 81-76 in Huntington.YSU starters: John Barber, 6-6, sophomore, forward (8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1 assist); Jack Liles 6-8 freshman forward, (5.0, 3.3, .4); Quin Humphrey, 6-4, junior guard, (18.3, 8.3, 2.5); Keston Roberts, 6-4, junior, guard (14.5, 2.5, 2.0); Derrick Harris, 6-2, senior guard (6.5, 2.8, 6.5)Marshall starters: Travis Aikens, 6-4 junior guard (14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists); Mark Patton, 6-9 senior center (9.8, 5.0, 0); Tre Whitted, 6-4 junior guard (5.5, 4.3, 1.0); Mark Dorris, 6-2 sophomore guard (5.5, 3.3, 2.0); Chris Ross, 6-1 junior guard (5.3, 2.3, 3.0)Game notes: The Penguins played another good all-around game against Kent State Wednesday, but still suffered a 77-68 defeat after blowing a 16-point second half lead. Quin Humphrey scored 29 points and 10 rebounds and leads the team in both categories. The Penguins will also be trying to snap a 26-game non-conference losing streak on the road dating to 2001. Marshall defeated Maryland-Eastern Shore in its last game, 66-56, Thursday. Both of The Herd's victories this season have come at home, the other coming over Evansville, 70-67. Their three losses were on the road.Next up: The Penguins continue with the second of a three-game road trip Wednesday night at Eastern Michigan at 8:30.
Pete Mollica