The Parthenon

Second place in conference standings up for grabs in Marshall, Louisiana Tech matchup

Christian Hisman, Reporter • March 3, 2016

The Marshall University men’s basketball team is set to take on Louisiana Tech University 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cam Henderson Center in a game that has major implications on the Herd’s seeding heading...

Playing without a home

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • March 3, 2016

Along Route 2, about seven miles outside of Marshall University’s campus, lies the YMCA Kennedy Center. This recreational park is home to a swimming pool, soccer fields and the George T. Smailes baseball...

Women’s soccer announces 2016 recruiting class

March 3, 2016

Marshall University women’s soccer announced its 2016 recruiting class Wednesday when it added 12 players to the roster. “It’s an exciting and big class,” Marshall head coach Kevin Long. “With...

Women’s hoops attempts to halt losing streak

March 3, 2016

Marshall University women’s basketball will take on Louisiana Tech University 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Ruston, La. The Herd (17-10, 7-9) has struggled as of late, losing four of its last five games. The...

3-point shot a major weapon in Herd’s offense

Danielle Wright, Reporter • March 2, 2016

While Marshall University men’s basketball team is in a three-team tie for the second-best in-conference record (11-5), one stat the Herd is running away with this season is 3-point shots made. In...

Men’s golf team finishes fifth in Davidson Invitational

March 2, 2016

Marshall University’s men’s golf team finished fifth in the Davidson College Invitational Tuesday in Davidson, North Carolina. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in first place in...

Herd soccer team announces 2016 recruiting class

March 2, 2016

Marshall University’s men’s soccer coach Bob Gray announced the team’s 2016 recruiting class earlier this week. The Herd welcomed eight players to its program. “With a large group of seniors...

Column: Let the madness ensue

John Fauss, Contributor • March 2, 2016

When it comes to the postseason for college basketball, the powerhouse teams may be wise to heed the following warning: Beware the Ides of March. Okay, so maybe college basketball doesn’t quite have...

Marshall softball goes winless in Bama Bash tournament

March 1, 2016

The Marshall University softball team lost all five of its games over the weekend in the Bama Bash tournament in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The University of Alabama hosted the tournament, and the University...

Herd men’s basketball falls to Blue Raiders, 83-74

March 1, 2016

Marshall University men’s basketball lost to Middle Tennessee State 83-74 Saturday in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. With the loss, Marshall drops to 11-5 in conference play and 15-14 overall. The Herd is...

Marshall’s late push falls short, drops Senior Day game to Middle Tennessee

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor • March 1, 2016

In its final home game of the season, the Marshall University women’s basketball team dropped its Senior Day game Saturday against Middle Tennessee State University, 79-73. Before the game, seniors...

High school athletes compete in MU Open Indoor Meet

Sage Shavers, Reporter • March 1, 2016

High School track and field athletes from across the country competed in Marshall University’s High School Open Indoor Meet Saturday at the Jeff Small Track in the Chris Cline Indoor Athletics Facility....