Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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MU vs Ohio Football Game (Battle for the Bell)

BECKETT IS BACK: VT Transfer, Tavante Beckett making a difference for the Herd

Grant Goodrich, Reporter November 22, 2019

This time last football season, Marshall University linebacker Tavante Beckett was sidelined, sitting out a year due to NCAA transfer rules. This season, the redshirt junior leads the team in tackles...

Herd teammates cheering each other on during Herd Madness.

Herd men’s basketball shows dominance over Howard, picks up second win

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor November 22, 2019

 The Marshall University men’s basketball team picked up its second win of the season on Thursday evening against the Howard University Bison with a final score of 91-63. Marshall Head Coach Dan...

Kristen Mayo is all smiles at the Herd Madness event in October 2019.

Marshall women’s basketball drops to Morgan State

Sydney Shelton, Sports Editor November 22, 2019

Marshall University women’s basketball team lost to Morgan State 57-52 in the Cam Henderson Center Thursday evening. The Herd falls to 3-2 and the Bears improve to 3-3. The Herd was led for the second...

Men’s basketball fall in battle with College of Charleston

Grant Goodrich, Reporter November 21, 2019

Losing its third straight contest, the Marshall University men’s basketball team was defeated 76-66 by the College of Charleston at the Cam Henderson Center on Nov. 19. “Defensively, we’re still...

Brenden Knox and another football player celebrate after the touchdown in Saturday matchup against LA Tech.

Charlotte 49ers gaze bowl eligibilty against Thundering Herd

Brigham Warf, Reporter November 19, 2019

The Thundering Herd will lean on toughness and leadership when traveling to Jerry Richardson Stadium in North Carolina to face the Charlotte 49ers, with the opportunity to become bowl eligible if they...

Taylor Pearson shoots the ball during the Herd Madness event back in October.

Pearson helps Herd women’s basketball collect win

Mike Dotson, Reporter November 19, 2019

Junior Taylor Pearson and her success behind the three point line helped lift Marshall University past Coppin State by a score of 60-47 on Tuesday. “Good to get a win obviously, a bit of a grinder...

Paulo Pita (left) walks toward Pedro Dolabella (right) to embrace in a hug after their first win against Kentucky.

Athletes of the Week: Pedro Dolabella and Paulo Pita, men’s soccer

November 19, 2019

ABOUT PEDRO DOLABELLA: Position: Midfielder Class: Junior Height: 6’4 Hometown: Brasilia, Brazil ABOUT PAULO PITA: Position: Goalkeeper Class: Redshirt senior Height: 6’3 Hometown: Santos, Sao...

Pedro Dolabella kicks through two of Charlotte’s players in the Conference USA Championship match on Sunday.

No. 13 Herd men’s soccer crowned 2019 C-USA Champions, first NCAA appearance

Taylor Huddleston, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2019

With 7:30 left in the second overtime period of the 2019 Conference USA Championship match, junior midfielder Pedro Dolabella headed the soccer ball into the goal to claim the 2019 Conference USA men’s...

Marshall defeats Louisiana Tech

Marshall defeats Louisiana Tech

Richard Crank November 18, 2019

Marshall University football defeated Louisiana Tech Friday evening at the annual memorial game honoring the 75 lives lost in the Nov. 14, 1970 plane crash.      

Herd ends Bulldog win streak in 31-10 victory

Herd ends Bulldog win streak in 31-10 victory

Brigham Warf, Reporter November 17, 2019

The Marshall University football team mutually agreed that the 75 victims from the 1970 plane crash were with them against Louisiana Tech Friday night from the coincidences that lined up to propel the...

Amber Weber is all smiles.

Herd volleyball captures last regular season game win

Sydney Shelton, Sports Editor November 15, 2019

Marshall University volleyball pulled off the 3-1 victory over University of Alabama-Birmingham on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Cam Henderson Center. With this win, Marshall moves to 18-9 on the season...

Mens Soccer beats Kentucky, 1-0 on Nov. 3, 2019.

No. 13 Marshall men’s soccer racks up All-C-USA Selection Awards

Taylor Huddleston, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2019

Conference USA announced All-C-USA selections Tuesday, and No. 13 Marshall University men’s soccer continues to receive recognition as the team racked up several honors. Herd Head Coach Chris Grassie...

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