HUNTINGTON, W. Va. – Senior Marreon Jackson exploded for 14 points in overtime to lead Toledo to a 96-87 overtime victory on Wednesday evening over previously unbeaten Marshall. The victory over the Thundering Herd (4-1) improved the Rockets' record to 5-3 and was their fourth straight win in the series between the two schools.

Toledo held an 80-70 lead with four minutes remaining in regulation but the hosts ended the game with a 10-0 run. Jackson then hit two three-pointers to open the extra session to propel the Rockets to the nine-point victory.

"This was a big win against a team that has been playing really well," said Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk. "We played some really good basketball throughout but had a couple of bad stretches and obviously didn't end the game in regulation the right way. I'm proud of our effort and that nobody panicked."

Jackson finished the contest with 23 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and four steals. He was joined in double-digits by freshman Ryan Rollins (16 pts.), junior Setric Millner Jr. (15 pts.) and junior JT Shumate (12 pts.).

"I haven't been playing like I know I can," Jackson said. "I've been just staying at it. Teams have been pressuring me but I knew it was going to come eventually. I haven't played my best game yet, but the coaching staff has kept trusting because I've been through the fires and know what to expect."

Rollins also grabbed a team-high 13 rebounds and Shumate collected eight to help the Rockets dominate the glass by a 48-37 margin. Shumate was playing his first game as a Rocket after the NCAA granted immediate eligibility to all transfers earlier today.

Toledo shot 45.3 percent from the field, 10-of-30 (33.3 percent) and 18-of-23 (78.3 percent) at the free-throw line. Marshall posted similar numbers with a 44.9 shooting, mark, 32.4 three-point FG% (11-of-34) and 14-of-17 (82.4 percent) from the charity stripe.

Junior Taevion Kinsey paced the Thundering Herd with 20 points.

The Rockets return to action on Saturday, Dec. 19 with their final non-conference contest vs. Missouri Valley Conference member Valparaiso. Tip-off time is set for 2:00 p.m. on ESPN3.

HOW IT HAPPENED

FIRST HALF

• Toledo scored the first six points and took its first double-digit lead, 14-4, on Ryan Rollins' layup just over four minutes into the contest.
• Marshall cut the Rockets' advantage to 17-14 nearly three minutes later with a 10-1 spurt buoyed by triples from Jarrod West and Obinna Anochili-Killin.
• The Rockets led by at least six points until Taevion Kinsey's two free throws put Marshall ahead for the first time, 39-37, 1:18 before halftime.
• Rollins' two free throws evened the score on Toledo's next possession and Spencer Littleson's buzzer-beating three-pointer gave the Rockets a 42-39 cushion at intermission.

SECOND HALF

• Marreon Jackson hit two free throws to open the half but Marshall responded with a 10-0 burst to take a 49-44 lead.
• The Thundering Herd maintained that lead until a tip-in from J.T. Shumate and a triple from Setric Millner Jr. put Toledo in front 57-54 with 11:52 to play.
• Mikel Beyers' trey knotted the score at 57-57 on the next trip up the court, but a Keshaun Saunders layup, Mattia Acunzo three-pointer and Jamere Hill layup gave Toledo a 64-57 lead with 8:51 remaining.
• Jackson's first three-pointer of the night gave Toledo an 80-70 lead with four minutes to play.
• Marshall ended up tying the game at 80-80 with a minute remaining on a Kinsey dunk.
• Both teams had a shot to take the lead but couldn't convert.

OVERTIME

• Jackson buried triples on Toledo's second and third possessions to put Toledo ahead 86-80 at the 3:25 mark.
• Rollins increased the Rockets' margin to 88-80 with two minutes left.
• Jackson closed out Toledo's scoring with a layup, jumper and four free throws.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Toledo has won each of the last three years in the Henderson Center.
• All nine Rockets scored at least four points.
• Toledo's bench held a 34-23 advantage over Marshall's reserves.
• Marshall didn't shoot a free throw in the second half or overtime.
• Toledo tied its season high with 10 steals and has limited its last two opponents to 11 total offensive rebounds.
• Senior Marreon Jackson tallied season highs in points, rebounds, steals and blocked shots. He also tied his season best in assists.
• Junior Setric Millner Jr. tied his career high with four assists and three triples. He has scored in double digits in every game and was 3-of-3 from three-point range.
• Redshirt freshman Mattia Acunzo scored a season-high nine points for a second time. He also was 4-of-5 from the field
• Freshman Jamere Hill tallied a season-high four points.