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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Scenes from the football game between the University of Georgia and Marshall University at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Georgia won 45-7. (Ethan Greene, The Red and Black)

The Bulldogs send the Herd to the pound in 45-7 loss.

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 2, 2025

The Gibson era of Marshall Football kicked off at 3:40 p.m. in Athens, Georgia, Saturday, Aug. 30, against No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. Unfortunately for the Herd, the Bulldogs exploded offensively, outscoring...

No. 2 Marshall Men's Soccer took on  No. 12 Virginia Tech at home Friday evening. (Courtesy of Jay Slack)

Herd soccer ties in top-15 showdown against Hokies

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter August 30, 2025

Marshall Men’s Soccer and Virginia Tech battled to a 2–2 draw Friday, Aug. 29, at Hoops Family Field, a matchup that carried early-season weight despite neither side leaving with a win. The game...

Marshall Football secured a record of 10-3 last season.

Herd football prepares for battle against Bulldogs

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 16, 2025

Marshall Football will travel to Athens, Georgia, to take on the University of Georgia Bulldogs for both teams’ season opener. This will be the second ever meeting between the two teams. The first...

Addison Painter and Keith Roberts on senior day during the indoor Track & Field season.

Marshall Track & Field alum starts coaching career after breaking records himself

Ben Anderson, Contributor August 10, 2025

A recent graduate of Marshall’s Track & Field said being a recent athlete has brought him the confidence he needs as he goes into his first coaching role. Addison Painter, the men’s indoor and...

Marshall University held an introductory press conference for Harrison on July 30. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Gerald J. Harrison hired as athletic director

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 9, 2025

Marshall Athletics recently announced Gerald J. Harrison as the university’s new director of athletics, making him the 23rd athletic director in Marshall Athletics history. "I could not be more excited...

The Herd fell short of its second national soccer title 2-1 in “Golden Goal” overtime to the Vermont Catamounts. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Marshall Men’s and Women’s Soccer schedules released

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor July 27, 2025

Marshall Athletics has announced both the men’s and women’s soccer schedules for the 2025 season. For the men’s team, the players look to have some hunger in them after a season of second places...

The Coal Cats may be out of the Appalachian League playoff race, but the community still shows up to support the team.

Coal Cats look to finish the season strong with final home stand

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor July 22, 2025

The Tri-State Coal Cats are entering the final week of the season with a six-game homestand where each night will feature themed nights for this last home stretch. Tuesday’s game was country night...

As the 2025 season quickly approaches, the Marshall Football team spends its days in the weight room (pictured: Tariq Montgomery).

GALLERY: Marshall Football lifts its way to the top

Haven Steele, Contributing Photographer July 13, 2025

Football looks to have strong starts like previous seasons, having not lost an season opening game since the 2013 season.

Several Marshall football games given game times

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor June 29, 2025

A brand-new era, a brand-new season, starts on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 3:30 p.m. Five of Marshall’s football games have been given official start times, including Marshall’s first game of the season....

Jackson first started working with the Herd since the 2017-2018 season under former head coach Dan D’Antoni.

Marshall head coach extended until 2030

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor June 28, 2025

Cornelius Jackson, the head coach for Marshall Men’s Basketball, will continue to lead the Herd through the 2029-30 season, after signing an extension to his contract earlier this month. In his first...

The Coal Cats are fourth in the Appalachian East Division and 3.5 games back from first place.

Coal Cats return home after a roller coaster of a road trip

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor June 24, 2025

The Tri-State Coal Cats (6-9) look to bounce back with a six-game home stand after a number of losses on the road. The Coal Cats entered the road trip following a back-to-back doubleheader loss to the...

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