The Parthenon

Women’s basketball struggles offensively in semifinal loss

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • March 13, 2016

Marshall University’s women’s basketball team couldn’t keep its upset bid alive in the Conference USA Tournament semifinals Friday as it was flummoxed by Middle Tennessee State University’s defense...

First half run dooms Herd’s bid for championship game appearance

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • March 13, 2016

Foul trouble, missed free throws and consistently yielding paths to the rim marred the Marshall University men’s basketball team Friday in its bid for a spot in the conference championship game as it...

Women’s basketball team knocks off WKU, moves on to conference semifinals

March 11, 2016

Marshall University’s women’s basketball team defeated Western Kentucky University, 66-63, Friday in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament. With the win, the Herd advances to the conference...

Taylor knocks down final shot, men’s basketball team advances

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • March 11, 2016

Ryan Taylor preserved and secured a Marshall victory in the Conference USA men’s basketball tournament Thursday. The junior forward acted as the team’s defensive savior with a block of University...

Marshall baseball takes on Brown in four-game series

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • March 11, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team welcomes Brown University this weekend for a four-game series. The Herd enters its fourth weekend of non-conference play on its home turf Friday with a double-header...

Marshall tennis hosts WVU, looks to avoid dropping seven straight games

Danielle Wright, Reporter • March 11, 2016

The Marshall University tennis team (4-8) faces in-state foe West Virginia University (6-10) Friday as the Herd attempts to end a six-game losing streak. The Herd’s last win came Feb. 12 against the...

Column: Pro scouts taking notice of Herd’s football program

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor • March 10, 2016

Almost a year ago today, nine NFL scouts filed into Marshall’s facility to evaluate 12 Herd seniors heading into the NFL draft. My, how times have changed for the program. After another 10-win season...

Marshall men’s basketball begins conference tourney action

Christian Hisman, Reporter • March 10, 2016

The Marshall University men’s basketball team starts its conference tournament Thursday as it takes on the University of Texas at El Paso. The third-seeded Herd secured a first-round bye due to its...

Marshall baseball falls to Ohio, 4-1

March 10, 2016

Marshall University’s baseball team dropped a 4-1 decision Wednesday to Ohio University at the Kennedy Center Field. With the loss, the Herd drops to 4-6 on the season while the Bobcats move to 5-7. ...

Kelly eyes opportunity to play professionally

Danielle Wright, Reporter • March 10, 2016

Marshall University men’s basketball senior James Kelly’s career at the university will soon come to an end. Kelly said after the conference tournament ends, he plans to play in the Portsmouth Invitational...

Marshall women’s basketball team rolls over FIU, advances to quarterfinals

March 10, 2016

Marshall University’s women’s basketball team defeated Florida International University, 76-44, Wednesday and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament. The victory represented...

Marshall women’s basketball faces FIU in second round of C-USA Championship

March 9, 2016

Marshall University’s women’s basketball team faces Florida International University Wednesday in the second round of the Conference USA Women’s Basketball Championship. While No. 6 Marshall...