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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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(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...

Herd fans express discontent with a referee's call on the court. This happens frequently at home games.

Herd men’s basketball thrives in front of home crowd

Luke Creasy, Reporter • February 12, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball returned home to the Cam Henderson Center over the weekend and won both games in a two-game home stand against Conference USA...

Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) shoots a 3-pointer around an FIU defender during their matchup in the 2017-18 season. Elmore's shooting from beyond the arc is a staple in Marshall's offense.

Herd men’s basketball battles past FIU

Courtney Andrews, Reporter • February 12, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball (16-8, 7-4 C-USA) edged the FIU Panthers (11-4, 5-7 C-USA) 76-66 Thursday night at the Cam Henderson Center. “It was an...

Dan D'Antoni has his squad at 5-0 in Conference USA play for the first time since the 2015-16 season. Marshall is the lone remaining unbeaten team in C-USA play.

Marshall men’s basketball secures first win in El Paso

Courtney Andrews, Reporter • February 5, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball outlasted UTEP Saturday evening in the Herd’s first-ever victory in El Paso, Texas, 74-65. Not only did the Herd walk...

Junior guard C.J Burks prepares to reviece a pass from junior forward Ajdin Penava. Burks continues his five-game streak of leading the Herd in total points scored, as he comes off a 29-point scoring performance against Western Kentucky.

Herd men’s basketball finishes Texas two-step, takes on UTEP

Luke Creasy, Reporter • February 1, 2018

Following its clash with the UTSA Roadrunners Thursday, the Marshall  University men’s basketball team continues its swing through the Lone Star State...

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