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Women’s basketball team enters season with new roster

Ishmael Witten, reporter • October 29, 2015

After losing three major contributors from last year’s team, Marshall University’s women’s basketball team will look to younger talent to replace the loss production. Of the 16 players...

Marshall looks to continue winning streak

Ishmael Witten, reporter • October 29, 2015

Heading into Saturday’s road contest, the Herd looks to remain on the winning track as it takes on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Though Charlotte has yet to win a conference...

Volleyball team looks to improve postseason odds

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor • October 29, 2015

Marshall University’s volleyball team travels to Alabama to face conference opponent University of Alabama at Birmingham 7 p.m. Friday at Bartow Arena. The Herd (15-9) is 6-5 against Conference...

Marshall prepares for Charlotte’s defense

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • October 29, 2015

Marshall University’s football team will take on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Saturday in search of its seventh consecutive victory. Charlotte enters Saturday’s contest...

Men’s basketball team adds 11 new players to upcoming season roster

Imani Spradley, reporter • October 29, 2015

With 11 new players on its roster, the Marshall University’s men’s basketball team has a different look for the upcoming season. Marshall head coach Dan D’Antoni said while the team...

Column: The overlooked evoltion of Tim Duncan

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • October 27, 2015

The San Antonio Spurs will make its 2015-16 NBA season debut Wednesday night when it takes on the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8 p.m. on ESPN, alleviating the basketball ecosphere of the previously...

Men’s soccer snaps winless streak

Imani Spradley, reporter • October 27, 2015

In what was a game filled with constant rain showers, Marshall University’s men’s soccer team defeated Shawnee State University 3-0 Tuesday at Hoops Family Field. Marshall head coach Bob...

Marshall football adds Boise State to schedule in 2019 and 2020

The Parthenon • October 27, 2015

The Marshall University football program announced Tuesday it has agreed to play a home-and-home series with Boise State University. Marshall will travel to the Broncos’ Albertsons Stadium in Boise,...

Column: Louisville in midst of scandal

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor • October 27, 2015

The University of Louisville is a college basketball powerhouse and one of the most respected programs in the country. Or at least it used to be one of the most respected programs. The...

Players not satisfied with Homecoming victory

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • October 27, 2015

Despite defeating the University of North Texas 30-13 Saturday in its Homecoming game, members of Marshall University’s football team were not satisfied with the team’s performance. Freshman...

Men’s soccer seeks to snap winless streak in Homecoming match

Alec Hildebeidel, reporter • October 22, 2015

After an overtime loss to Florida Atlantic University on the road, the Marshall University men’s soccer team returns to Huntington Friday to face the University of New Mexico Lobos. The...

Herd takes on North Texas in Homecoming game

Joseph Ashley, reporter • October 22, 2015

Marshall University’s football team will line up opposite conference foe University of North Texas Saturday in its Homecoming game. The Herd (6-1) enters the game coming off a 33-17 victory in Boca...