Marshall pulled off a stunning upset to defeat Wichita State. Marshall entered the game as the overwhelming underdog, with a 10% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Marshall refused to go away, chipping away at Wichita State's lead until Marshall took their first lead toward the end of the game. Wichita State never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Marshall had earned the upset.