The Parthenon

D’Orazio continuing success with Herd

Danielle Wright, Reporter • March 31, 2016

Marshall University sophomore softball player Elicia D’Orazio is continuing to build on her short, but already promising career with the Herd in her second season. D’Orazio was noted for having...

Herd baseball crushed 13-0 on the road by Morehead State

March 30, 2016

Marshall University baseball fell flat Wednesday as it was shutout by Morehead State University in a 13-0 blowout loss on the road. The Herd (13-10, 3-3) were lacking at the plate, totaling just seven...

Lane making an impact on the diamond despite different path

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • March 30, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team has seen more success this year than it did last year. At this time last year the team had an overall record of 8-18. Now, one year later, the team holds...

Men’s golf prepares for final regular season tournament, eyes Conference USA Championship in Arkansas

Christian Hisman, Reporter • March 30, 2016

The Marshall University men’s golf team has just one tournament remaining in its regular season before it heads to Texarkana, Arkansas for the Conference USA Championships. The team will head to...

Marshall travels to Morehead state for midweek match

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • March 29, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team (13-9) faces Morehead State University (15-9) Wednesday in the teams’ second matchup of the season. The Herd defeated the Eagles, 6-5, March 15 in 12 innings....

Wasserman confident in team’s future after impressive season

Danielle Wright, Reporter • March 29, 2016

By DANIELLE WRIGHT After earning second place in the 200-yard butterfly at the Conference USA Championship last month, Marshall University swimmer Shir Wasserman said she feels as though she ended her...

Softball team splits doubleheader against Saint Francis

March 29, 2016

Marshall University softball split its doubleheader with Saint Francis University Tuesday taking the first game 9-2 before dropping the second 4-0. In the 9-2 victory, Jordan Dixon earned the win as...

Gee comes up clutch twice with go-ahead RBIs as Marshall baseball takes series against FIU

March 28, 2016

Marshall University baseball won its three-game series with conference foe Florida International University 3-2 over the weekend. Although the Herd dropped its opening game Thursday 10-5, the team rallied...

Marshall softball takes on high-powered St. Francis offense Wednesday

March 28, 2016

The Marshall University softball team (18-12) faces Saint Francis University (17-12) Tuesday in its final home, non-conference doubleheader of the season. Marshall enters the doubleheader after splitting...

Holliday talks team strengths and position battles as team heads into spring practices

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor • March 28, 2016

Marshall University head coach Doc Holliday held his annual press conference prior to the start of spring football this Monday at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Despite seven starters gone from last year’s...

Men’s golf posts season-best scores over weekend

March 28, 2016

The Marshall University men’s golf team finished in a tie for 11th place in a 19-school field Sunday in the Furman Intercollegiate in Greenville, South Carolina The Herd’s total carded score of 287...

Herd track and field set to begin outdoor season with Wake Forest Open

Brittanie Fowler, reporter • March 17, 2016

The Marshall University track and field team travels to Winston-Salem, North Carolina as it begins its first outdoor portion of the season Friday in the Wake Forest Open. The Herd will compete against...