CONWAY, S.C. (AP) Marshall coach Charles Huff watched his team overcome adversity all season long. So having to do it once more at the Myrtle Beach Bowl wasn't a problem.
The Thundering Herd won their fifth straight game to close the season, holding off UConn 28-14 on Monday after leading by four touchdowns.
Marshall's defense held the Huskies (6-7) without points on two fourth-quarter drives into Herd territory to end the program's three-game bowl losing streak.
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