Hill’s Scoring Passes Lead Marshall, 33-25

Stan Hill threw three touchdown passes Wednesday night to lead Marshall to a 33-25 Mid-American Conference victory over Miami (Ohio) at Huntington, W.Va.

Marshall (1-3, 1-0) avoided its first 0-4 start in 35 years. Miami (2-3, 1-1) lost to Marshall for the sixth time in seven meetings, the exception a 45-6 home victory last season.

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