GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Darrius Morrow scored 27 points, including the first four in overtime, to lead East Carolina over Marshall 69-68 on Wednesday night.
The Pirates didn't attempt a shot in overtime, going 6 of 13 from the foul line.
Tied at 63, Morrow made 1 of 2 free throws to give the Pirates (13-15, 4-11 Conference USA) a one-point lead with 3:20 remaining. Less than a minute later, he was sent to the line again and made 1 of 2.
The third time he went to the line he hit both, putting East Carolina up 67-63 with 1:50 remaining.
The Thundering Herd (17-12, 8-7) couldn't overcome the deficit, pulling within one on Shaquille Johnson's trey with 3 seconds left.
Marshall turned it over 20 times, leading to 24 points by the Pirates, who snapped a five-game skid.
The Thundering Herd were led by DeAndre Kane and Damier Pitts with 17 points each.
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