Gallery: Marshall vs. Houston, men's basketball

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Marshall's DeAndre Kane (24) flies in for a layup as Houston's Kirk Van Slyke (32) attempts to block him from behind during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Damier Pitts looks to make a pass as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Damier Pitts (3) fights past the defense of Houston's Joseph Young during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall forward Robert Goff drives to the basket as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall head coach Tom Herrion reacts to a play as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's DeAndre Kane (24) flies in for a layup as Houston's Joseph Young (0) attempts to block him during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Shaquille Johnson flies in for a dunk as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall fans cheer after a Herd basket against Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Dago Pena looks to make a pass as he is guarded by Houston's Darian Thibodeaux during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Dance team performs as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Shaquille Johnson makes a pass as Marshall takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall fans cheer as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Dennis Tinnon slams down a dunk as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Shaquille Johnson (23) goes in for a lay up as Houston's Joseph Young contests his shot from behind during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Nigel Spikes (11) grabs a rebound over Houston's Leon Gibson (15) during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Dance team performs as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Jamir Hanner is helped up by teammates after being fouled by a Houston defender during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Damier Pitt starts up the offense as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Damier Pitts (3) floats up a shot as the Herd takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Robert Goff (2) is blocked by TaShawn Thomas (35) of Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall's Yous Mbao (34) battles Houston's TaShawn Thomas (35) for position on a rebound during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

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Marshall takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.