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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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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...

(L-R) Marshall president Jerome Gilbert, head coach D'Antoni and C-USA commissioner Judy MacLeod stand around the C-USA Championship trophy during the post-game celebration.

CHAMPS AT LAST

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor • March 11, 2018

FRISCO, Texas — After 31 years of anticipation, the Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team earned a bid to the ‘Big Dance’—the NCAA...

Jannson Williams (3) and Ajdin Penava (11) high-five during introductions.. Williams and Penava each recorded double-figure scoring against Southern Miss.

One game away: Herd earns rematch with WKU for NCAA berth

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor • March 9, 2018

FRISCO, Texas—Junior guard Jon Elmore scored a team-high 26 points Friday afternoon as Marshall men’s basketball accomplished a decisive 85-75...

Marco, the Marshall University mascot, holds up a sign during Marshall's quarterfinal win over UTSA.

Won, not done: One down, two to go for Herd men’s hoops

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor • March 9, 2018

FRISCO, Texas—Thundering Herd men’s basketball advanced to its third-straight Conference USA Tournament semifinal round Thursday night at the Ford...

The official bracket for this year's Conference USA Men's Basketball Tournament. The 12 competing teams have open practices at the Ford Center at the Star Tuesday, with first round action beginning Wednesday.

Marshall men’s hoops hunts for Conference USA Championship title, NCAA Tournament bid

Luke Creasy, Reporter • March 5, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball competes in the Conference USA Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament this week at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco,...

Senior guard Ot Elmore fires off a three-point shot in his career-high performance. Elmore hits two three-pointers to commence Marshall's defeat of Charlotte.

Herd men’s basketball routs Charlotte on senior night 103-75

Courtney Andrews, Reporter • February 26, 2018

Senior guard Ot Elmore played his final minutes at the Cam Henderson Center Saturday night, as Marshall men’s basketball produced a 103-75 victory...

Junior guard Jon Elmore looks for an open teammate as he's guarded by ODU forward Brandan Stith. Elmore leads the team in season scoring (617) and total assists (199).

ODU serves Herd season sweep

Courtney Andrews, Reporter • February 23, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball couldn’t battle back from Old Dominion’s 21 second-chance points in a nail-biting conference showdown, dropping an...

Far from home, Penava thrives at collegiate level

Far from home, Penava thrives at collegiate level

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor • February 22, 2018

Approximately 4,909 miles east of the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia, exists the southeastern European city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and...

Marshall guard C.J. Burks (14) drives past FIU guard Eric Lockett in a game during the 2017-18 season.

Burks, Herd sweep Rice, North Texas

Courtney Andrews, Reporter • February 19, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball clinched two road wins this past weekend in Texas against Rice and North Texas. The Herd improved to 19-8 overall and 10-4...

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