The Parthenon

Women’s basketball team defeats Rhode Island, improves to 3-0

Ishmael Witten, reporter • November 19, 2015

On a team loaded with younger talent, it was the veterans who stole the show for Marshall University’s women’s basketball in Wednesday’s 72-62 victory over the University of Rhode Island. With...

Marshall punter named semifinalist for Burlsworth Trophy

The Parthenon • November 18, 2015

Marshall University punter Tyler Williams was named as a semifinalist for the Burlsworth Trophy Tuesday. The Burlsworth Trophy is given annually to the most outstanding football player in the country...

Marshall football taking advantage of late bye week

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • November 18, 2015

The Marshall University football’s team bye week has finally arrived with just one more game remaining in the regular season. However, considering the ramifications of that final game, a...

Women’s basketball takes on Rhode Island as it attempts to remain undefeated

Ishmael Witten, reporter • November 18, 2015

The Marshall University women’s basketball team looks to continue its recent success Wednesday when the University of Rhode Island Rams visit the Cam Henderson Center. The Herd won its first...

Reaves named Conference USA special teamer of the week

The Parthenon • November 18, 2015

Marshall University senior wide receiver and kick returner Deanadre Reaves was named the Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Marshall’s 52-0 victory over...

Duhon’s road to Marshall’s coaching staff

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor • November 17, 2015

While sitting on the bench next to assistant coach Dan D’Antoni, former New York Knicks’ point guard Chris Duhon would discuss the game of basketball with the Mullins, West Virginia native....

D’Antoni’s offense enters year two

Trace Johnson, reporter • November 17, 2015

Head coach Dan D’Antoni is looking for better offensive production in his second year at the helm of an offensive system he brought with him to Marshall University. In year one, with a...

New faces vying for playing time

Marquez Davila, reporter • November 17, 2015

Marshall University’s men’s basketball forward James Kelly, a transfer player, has spent a year waiting for an opportunity to suit up for the Herd. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Kelly...

Daniel taking women’s program to new heights

Trace Johnson, reporter • November 17, 2015

Matt Daniel has reinvigorated the Marshall University women’s basketball program since becoming the head coach. Before Daniel’s arrival in May 2012, the program had just six winning seasons...

Schedule keeps young group close to home in season’s first two months

Marquez Davila, reporter • November 17, 2015

The secret to the Marshall University women’s basketball team’s early-season success this season could be its schedule. The Herd will play eight of its first 10 games at home and its two...

Herd off to quick 2-0 start after weekend

Brittanie Fowler, reporter • November 17, 2015

Despite adding 10 new faces to its roster this season, the Marshall University women’s basketball team got off to a fast start with a pair of wins over the weekend to begin the regular season. The...

Homegrown West Virginia Talent

Alec Hildebeidel, contributor • November 17, 2015

Of the 16 players on the Marshall University’s men’s basketball roster, six are from the state of West Virginia. The Mountain State natives are Jacob Kilgore, Stevie Browning, Brett Bowling, C.J....