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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Men’s basketball drops season opener

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor November 20, 2015

  The Marshall University men’s basketball team lost Thursday in its season opener against the University of Tennessee, 84-74. The Herd led 38-35 at halftime and opened the second half with...

Swimming and diving team competes in Nike Cup

The Parthenon November 19, 2015

  Marshall University’s swimming and diving team will compete in the three-day Nike Cup hosted by the University of North Carolina Thursday through Saturday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Preliminaries...

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...

Marshall point guard Norrisha Victrum dribbles the ball in a game last season.

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...

Deandre Reaves returns a punt 69 yards for a touchdown in Saturday's 52-0 win over Florida International University.

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...

Marshall women's basketball head coach Matt Daniel directs his players from the sidelines in the Charleston Capital Classic last season.

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...

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