HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Nate Martin’s 16 points helped Marshall defeat Louisiana 75-61 on Saturday night in the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams.

Martin added 10 rebounds and three blocks for the Thundering Herd (6-8). Obinna Anochili-Killen scored 15 points, shooting 4 for 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line. Kamdyn Curfman had 13 points and shot 3 for 15 (1 for 7 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line.

The Ragin’ Cajuns (7-6) were led by Joe Charles, who posted 11 points and 13 rebounds. Kobe Julien added 11 points and three blocks for Louisiana. In addition, Blake Butler had 11 points.

LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE (7-6)

Charles 4-11 2-4 11, Julien 2-12 7-7 11, Kitenge 3-8 2-2 8, Fulks 1-5 2-2 4, Garnett 1-5 0-2 2, Butler 4-10 2-3 11, Hardy 3-6 1-1 9, Thomas 1-3 0-0 3, Ratliff 1-1 0-0 2, Fields 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-61 16-21 61.

MARSHALL (6-8)

Anochili-Killen 4-10 5-8 15, Martin 7-13 2-2 16, Curfman 3-15 6-7 13, Voyles 3-6 2-2 10, Conner 2-3 1-2 6, Fricks 3-7 4-4 10, Nutter 1-1 0-0 2, Pruett 1-3 0-0 3, Miladinovic 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-58 20-25 75.

Halftime–Marshall 39-25. 3-Point Goals–Louisiana-Lafayette 5-22 (Hardy 2-5, Thomas 1-1, Butler 1-4, Charles 1-5, Garnett 0-3, Julien 0-4), Marshall 7-20 (Voyles 2-2, Anochili-Killen 2-3, Conner 1-2, Pruett 1-3, Curfman 1-7, Fricks 0-3). Rebounds–Louisiana-Lafayette 31 (Charles 13), Marshall 36 (Martin 10). Assists–Louisiana-Lafayette 6 (Fulks 2), Marshall 17 (Curfman 4). Total Fouls–Louisiana-Lafayette 19, Marshall 17. A–4,248 (9,048).