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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Herd Football Battered in Boone

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 13, 2023

The Marshall football team’s losing streak increased to five straight games after losing 31-9 to the Appalachian State Mountaineers in Boone, North Carolina, on Saturday, Nov. 4. “We’re not playing...

Marshall Volleyball Falls in Four-Set Match

Joel Spears, Student Reporter November 13, 2023

Marshall Volleyball experienced a tough weekend of competition as they faced off against the James Madison Dukes. On Friday, Nov. 3, they fell in three sets, with scores of 25-18, 25-18 and 25-21 in Harrisonburg,...

Alvaro Garcia-Pascual running for the ball

Men’s Soccer Beats UK, Advances to Championship

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 10, 2023

The No. 1 Marshall Men’s Soccer team defeated the University of Kentucky Wildcats 3-0 on Wednesday, Nov. 8, to advance to the 2023 Sun Belt Men’s Soccer Championship. The Herd is set to take on...

Wyatt Fricks dunking

Men’s Basketball Wins Final Exhibition

Joel Spears, Student Reporter November 10, 2023

The Marshall Men’s Basketball Team concluded its last preseason “Fans First” game Wednesday, Nov. 1, with a 103-85 victory over Lees-McRae College at the Cam Henderson Center. The game showcased...

The Marshall Men's Soccer Team celebrates after a goal.

Men’s Soccer Advances

Kadann Bonecutter, Student Reporter November 9, 2023

The No. 4 Marshall Men’s Soccer Team finished in a 2-0 shutout against Old Dominion in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament at Hoops Family Field on Sunday, Nov. 5.  Forward Matthew...

Coach Grassie celebrates the soccer team's win over University of South Carolina.

Men’s Soccer Prepares for Sun Belt Tourney

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 8, 2023

A familiar foe will face the Marshall Men’s Soccer Team in the 2023 Sun Belt Conference Semifinals on Wednesday, Nov. 8, when it hosts the Kentucky Wildcats at 7 p.m. at Hoops Family Field. The last...

Rece Verhoff lines up for a field goal.

Marshall Football Suffers Fourth Straight Loss

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 5, 2023

Marshall football lost 34-6 against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in Conway, South Carolina, on Saturday, Oct. 28, in front of a 21,000-person crowd at Brooks Stadium. The loss against the Chanticleers...

The starting lineup for the contest against Old Dominion

Men’s Soccer Gets Back on Track

Kadann Bonecutter, Student Reporter November 2, 2023

In a second half shutout, the Marshall Men’s Soccer Team (13-2, 6-2 Sun Belt) defeated Old Dominion University (5-5-5, 2-5-1 Sun Belt) last Friday, Oct. 27, in Norfolk, Virginia, for their last regular...

Former Marshall Women’s Soccer head coach Michael Swan

Michael Swan out as Head Coach

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 1, 2023

After firing women’s soccer coach Michael Swan, Athletic Director Christian Spears announced on Monday, Oct. 30, that the University will look for a new coach. The search will extend nationwide for Swan’s...

Aymane Sordo weaves between defenders

Men’s Soccer Loses Second Straight Game Against UK

Kadann Bonecutter, Student Reporter October 28, 2023

A first half shutout by the Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Soccer team resulted in the No. 1 Thundering Herd’s first home loss of the season last Sunday, Oct. 22, at Hoops Family Field.  The Herd (12-2,...

The volleyball team celebrates its victory against App State

Marshall Volleyball Sweeps App State at Home

Joel Spears, Student Reporter October 27, 2023

Marshall Volleyball had a successful weekend, sweeping the App State Mountaineers on Friday, Oct. 20, and winning a five-set match on Saturday, Oct. 21. The Friday night matchup was dominated by the Herd,...

Cam Fancher is tackled by a JMU defender.

Marshall Football Dominated by Dukes

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 26, 2023

Marshall football’s October troubles continued on Thursday, Oct. 19, against the undefeated James Madison University Dukes at home, losing 20-9. The Herd has lost all three of its games in the month...

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