On March 14, 2018, LSU won the NIT first round game at home 84–76 over Louisiana. Late in the game, Marlin and LSU coach Will Wade were confrontational towards each other, even needing to be restrained.
On March 14, 2018, LSU won the NIT first round game at home against Louisiana with a score of 84–76. Near the end of the match, Marlin and LSU coach Will Wade had an altercation that required intervention to prevent further conflict.