— By David Walsh

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — On the first two trips down the court Wednesday night against Elon, Marshall’s 7-foot-4 Matt Van Komen took a lob pass and dunked home two points against his old team and veteran Wyatt Fricks nailed a three-pointer.

It was a sign of things to come for a pair of Herd starters in a contest with the Phoenix at Cam Henderson Center. Especially Fricks, who would experience a long-awaited career night with 34 points, nine rebounds and four assists to key Marshall to a 96-89 win.

Fricks’ standout showing came despite missing more than half of the first half due to foul trouble.

Van Komen totaled 14 points, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked six shots. The effort thrilled his parents, who flew in from California to see their son perform in the Herd’s home o

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