The Parthenon

Marshall hires new running backs coach

February 11, 2016

Marshall University’s football team added former Youngstown State University’s Pepe Pearson to fill the program’s void at running backs coach Wednesday, head coach Doc Holliday announced. Pearson...

German tennis player finding success with Herd after following her father’s footsteps

Danielle Wright, Reporter • February 11, 2016

Marshall University tennis player Derya Turhan is a foreign asset to the program. The two-time All-Conference USA player traveled from her hometown of Bad Salzuflen, Germany to the United States to...

Evans, Hamilton embracing playing in hometown

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • February 10, 2016

Growing up, many athletes dream of one day playing the sport they love at the next level. For most, that dream ends after high school. But for some, they’re only getting their careers started as they...

After rocky start to college career, Scott becoming a leader for the Herd

Christian Hisman, Reporter • February 10, 2016

In her senior season, Marshall University forward Leah Scott has seen the trials and tribulations of college basketball. From adjusting to new coaches to meshing with changing teammates to acclimating...

Column: The misperception of Cam Newton and the media

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • February 10, 2016

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton’s postgame press conference and overall demeanor Sunday was the recipient of rabid media judgement following the Panthers’ Super Bowl 50 loss to the Denver Broncos. Newton...

Herd knocks down 18 3-pointers, snaps two-game losing streak

February 9, 2016

The Marshall University men’s basketball team snapped a two-game losing streak Saturday when it defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio, 109-91, on the road. The 109 points were the most Marshall...

Marshall women tops UTSA, move to 6-5 against conference opponenets

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor • February 9, 2016

The Marshall University women’s basketball team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio, 80-76, Saturday to push its conference record above .500 for the first time this season. Keying the...

Former Herd softball player dies in car wreck

February 9, 2016

Former Marshall softball player Emileigh Cooper died Friday after sustaining injuries from a car accident. Cooper played for the Herd from 2012 through the 2015 season. Marshall athletics expressed...

Swimming and diving team finishes second in Marshall Invitational

February 9, 2016

The Marshall University swimming and diving team completed its final home meet of the regular season Saturday, wrapping up the Marshall Invitational at the Fitch Natatorium. Ohio University won the two-day...

Seven home games and ACC schools highlight Herd’s 2016 football schedule

February 5, 2016

The Marshall University football program announced its 2016 regular season schedule Thursday. The Herd will play seven home games, the most since 1996. Headlining those seven home contests is a game...

Herd tennis team hosts its first home matches of the season

Danielle Wright, Reporter • February 5, 2016

In its first home contests of the season, Marshall University women’s tennis team (1-2) will face Morehead State University (0-3) and Radford University (0-3) Friday at the Huntington Tennis Club....

MU Athletics host annual Sweetheart Clinic

Sage Shavers, Reporter • February 5, 2016

For the 19th consecutive year, Marshall Athletics will host its Sweetheart Clinic 9 a.m. Saturday. Girls, ages 4-12, will attend the clinic, which will be held in the Chris Cline Athletic Complex indoor...