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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall senior guard Jon Elmore claps during Marshall’s “Herd Madness” event at the Cam Henderson Center prior to Marshall’s first exhibition games. The Herd is picked to finish second in the C-USA preseason poll.

Herd men’s hoops takes on Eastern Kentucky to open season

Michael Morgan, Contributor • November 6, 2018

The Marshall men’s basketball team opens the 2018-2019 season today on the road against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. “We’re going to play hard,”...

Herd men's basketball players pose for a group photo at "Herd Madness."

Expectations rising for Marshall basketball

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor • November 6, 2018

When the preseason AP Top 25 college basketball poll was released a week ago, just one team from Conference USA had any consideration – Marshall, which...

Marshall senior guard Rondale Watson elevates through WV Wesleyan defenders for a finger roll layup. Watson scores nine points with five rebounds and two assists in the contest.

Men’s basketball rides defense to defeat West Virginia Wesleyan

Sydney Shelton, Reporter • November 2, 2018

The Marshall men’s basketball team defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 83-65 Thursday at the Cam Henderson Center in its final exhibition game of the season. “I...

Sophomore guard Jarrod West holds up a hand gesture after hitting a 3-pointer in Marshall’s 113-108 win over Glenville State. The Herd plays another exhibition Thursday before beginning the regular season Nov. 7 at Eastern Kentucky.

Men’s basketball outlasts Glenville State

Taylor Huddleston, Contributor • October 30, 2018

The Marshall Thundering Herd returned to the Cam Henderson Center Sunday and defeated Glenville State College 113-108 in its first exhibition game of the...

Gallery: Herd Madness

Richard Crank, Photographer • October 20, 2018

Local high school students work alongside their instructors in the Cam Henderson Center locker room. The instructors guide the students while they work hands-on.

High school students renovate men’s basketball locker room

Derek Gilbert, Reporter • October 16, 2018

Cabell County high school students completed installation of new lockers in the Cam Henderson Center for Marshall University’s men’s basketball team. The...

Junior guard Jon Elmore goes airborne for a layup around Wichita State sophomore forward Markis McDuffie. Elmore uses his versatility to score inside the paint, supplementing his three-point shooting.

Column: Herd hoops’ dominance just beginning

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor • March 26, 2018

As a journalist, I never like to give personal anecdotes in my stories. I pride myself in objectivity and hard news. But, in the words of the esteemed...

Freshman guard Jarrod West, junior guard C.J. Burks and junior forward Ajdin Penava stand at mid-court as Jon Elmore takes free-throws after a WVU technical foul.

Clock strikes midnight on Herd’s magical season

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor • March 19, 2018

SAN DIEGO—After a season in which it defied preseason odds by winning the Conference USA Championship and its first-ever NCAA Tournament game, the Marshall...

Marshall men’s basketball prepares for ‘Press Virginia’

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor • March 17, 2018

SAN DIEGO — In what is expected to be a matchup of clashing styles of play, all eyes will be focused on the Mountain State Sunday night at Viejas Arena,...

Junior guard Jon Elmore goes airborne for a layup around Wichita State sophomore forward Markis McDuffie. Elmore uses his versatility to score inside the paint, supplementing his three-point shooting.

History made, in the making as Herd wins game one

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor • March 16, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Kelly green invaded Viejas Arena Friday morning at San Diego State University, as the Marshall men’s basketball team made history and...

Junior guard Jon Elmore and freshman guard Jarrod West celebrate during Marshall's Selection Sunday viewing party.

Selection Sunday viewing party draws large crowd

Courtney Andrews, Reporter • March 12, 2018

Marshall Athletics invited the public to the Henderson Center Sunday evening to celebrate Herd men’s hoops’ Conference USA title and watch the selection...

Marshall Universty athletic director Mike Hamrick, president Jerry Gilbert, head coach Dan D’Antoni and members of the team hold up the Conference USA championship trophy following the Herd’s win over Western Kentucky.

From champions to underdogs: confident Herd readies for the Big Dance

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor • March 12, 2018

As Marshall men’s basketball approaches Friday’s first round NCAA Tournament matchup against the Wichita State Shockers (25-7 overall, 14-4 American...

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