Lester scores two touchdowns as Marshall secures 36-23 victory over Old Dominion

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Lester scores two touchdowns as Marshall secures 36-23 victory over Old Dominion
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Marshall defeated Old Dominion 36-23 in Norfolk on Saturday, leveraging a strong defensive performance and efficient scoring. TJ Lester scored two touchdowns while Jorge Diaz Nicholas set a school record with five field goals. Marshall turned four Old Dominion turnovers into 20 points, dominating early with a fumble recovery that led to Lester's first touchdown. Despite being outgained, Marshall controlled the game and improved to 5-3 overall and 2-2 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Thundering Herd will face Georgia Southern next week, while Old Dominion prepares for a matchup against Coast Carolina.

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  • •TJ Lester rushed for two touchdowns for Marshall.
  • •Jorge Diaz Nicholas kicked a school-record five field goals.
  • •Marshall scored 20 points off four turnovers from Old Dominion.
  • •Marshall held the ball for over 10 minutes longer than Old Dominion.
  • •Next, Marshall plays Georgia Southern, while Old Dominion faces Coast Carolina.
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  • 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Lester scores twice, Diaz Nicholas kicks 5 FGs, Marshall controls Old Dominion 36-23
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(AP) — TJ Lester ran for two touchdowns, Jorge Diaz Nicholas made a school-record five field goals and Marshall turned four turnovers into 20 points en route to a 36-23 win over Old Dominion on Saturday.Caleb Clark-Gloer, Daytione Smith and Charles McCartherens all picked off a pass by Jaxon Potter.

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