The Parthenon

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....

Men’s basketball falls to UAB, now three games back in conference standings

February 26, 2016

Marshall University men’s basketball lost to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Thursday, 95-91, giving the Blazers a three game lead in Conference USA with three games left to play in the regular...

Marshall swimming and diving team update at C-USA Championships

February 26, 2016

The Marshall University swimming and diving team earned several medals in the Wednesday and Thursday events at the Conference USA Championships in Atlanta. Junior Megan Wolons headlined the team’s performance...

Women’s hoops defeats UAB, looks ahead to home finale against Middle Tennessee State

Danielle Wright, Reporter • February 26, 2016

The Marshall University women’s basketball team improved its winning record Thursday by defeating the University of Alabama at Birmingham, 73-65. The Herd (17-9, 7-8) defeated the Blazers in a tight...

Marshall track completes indoor season

February 26, 2016

THE PARTHENON The Marshall University track and field team finished 13th in the Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Thursday in Birmingham, Alabama. The Herd finished in last place while...

Herd softball faces tough tests in Bama bash

Christian Hisman, Reporter • February 26, 2016

The Marshall University softball team heads to Tuscaloosa, Alabama Friday for the Bama Bash tournament, which will span the entire weekend. The University of Alabama, the University of Arizona and the...

Women’s basketball looks to get back on track against UAB

Christian Hisman, Reporter • February 25, 2016

The Marshall University women’s basketball team will play the University of Alabama at Birmingham at the Cam Henderson Center 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The Herd enter the game on a three-game losing streak,...

D’Antoni implementing winning culture, playing style in men’s basketball program

Danielle Wright, Reporter • February 25, 2016

Marshall University men’s basketball head coach Dan D’Antoni has uplifted the program to new heights since returning to his alma mater in April of 2014. In his second season at the helm, D’Antoni...

Small making huge difference in track and field program

Jacob Flatley, Contributor • February 24, 2016

When Jeff Small took the Marshall University track and field head coaching position over two decades ago, he had no idea he would still be here today. After being with the program for a few seasons,...

Swimming and diving team confident heading to conference tourney

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • February 24, 2016

The Marshall University swimming and diving team took its talents to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the Conference USA tournament. The tournament kicks off 6 p.m. Wednesday. The team will compete...

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...