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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University junior Mercedes Dowell goes to throw a discus during a match earlier this season at the Chris Cline Athletic Complex.

Track and field team heads to Birmingham for C-USA Indoor Championships

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter February 24, 2016

The Marshall University track and field team opens competition Wednesday in the 2016 Conference USA Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. The meet will be held at the Birmingham Crossplex. Senior...

Van Horn granted sixth year of eligibility

February 24, 2016

Marshall University senior Clint Van Horn was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA, the university learned Tuesday. The 6-foot-5 Beckley native played three games last season due to injury...

Herd women’s basketball falls to Monarchs by 22, drops to 6-8 in conference

February 23, 2016

The Marshall University women’s basketball team lost to Old Dominion University Saturday, 77-55, in its second worst conference loss of the season The road defeat drops the Herd’s record to 16-9 overall...

Marshall tennis drops C-USA opener to 29th-ranked Rice

February 23, 2016

Marshall University’s tennis team dropped its Conference USA opener to 29th-ranked Rice University Sunday, 4-3, at the Huntington Tennis Club. Head coach John Mercer said he thought his team played...

Marshall University sophomore guard Jon Elmore brings the ball up the court during a game earlier this season at the Cam Henderson Center.

Elmore keeps it local with Marshall

John Fauss, Contributor February 23, 2016

It is no secret Marshall University point guard Jon Elmore has been one of the many parts that have contributed to the Herd’s play in the conference portion of its schedule, going 11-3 in league play....

Marshall University freshman guard C J Burks goes after the ball Thursday against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at the Cam Henderson Center.

Marshall men’s basketball defeats Old Dominion in front of record crowd

Brad Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2016

The Marshall University men’s basketball team defeated Old Dominion University Saturday, 82-65, in front of a record crowd at the Cam Henderson Center. The official attendance for Saturday’s contest...

Marshall falls to Charlotte, 87-77

February 19, 2016

Marshall University women’s basketball team fell to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Thursday, 87-77, at the Dale F. Halton Arena. With the victory, Charlotte completed its season sweep...

Baseball team kicks off season with exhibition weekend against FAMU

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter February 19, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team kicks off its 2016 season Friday as it heads to Tallahassee, Florida for its first weekend of preseason games. Marshall faces Florida A&M University for a three-game...

Tennis team hosts Virginia Tech and Rice this weekend

February 19, 2016

Marshall University’s tennis team (4-3) looks to remain above .500 this weekend, as it hosts Virginia Tech (5-3) and Rice University (4-1) at the Huntington Tennis Club. Marshall faces Virginia Tech...

Track and field team to compete in Buckeye Tune-up in preparation for conference meet

February 19, 2016

The Marshall track and field team returns to action Friday in the Buckeye Tune-up, hosted by Ohio State University. The invitational, which begins 4 p.m. at French Field House in Columbus, Ohio, is the...

Marshall University senior forward James Kelly sets up the offense Thursday against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at the Cam Henderson Center.

Herd gets redemption win over 49ers

Danielle Wright, Reporter February 19, 2016

Marshall University’s men’s basketball team overtook the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 87-72, Thursday at the Cam Henderson Center. The 49ers (10-16) defeated the Herd (14-12) Jan....

Dozic adjusting to life at Marshall

Danielle Wright, Reporter February 19, 2016

Men’s basketball freshman Aleksander Dozic is adjusting to life as a student athlete at Marshall University. However, acclimating to new surroundings is nothing new for the 6-foot-9 forward, who moved...

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