The Parthenon

Herd soccer splits weekend games, named co-champions of tournament

Imani Spradley, reporter • September 14, 2015

While Marshall University’s men’s soccer team earned its fourth straight win Friday, defeating Robert Morris University in the Veterans Memorial Cup, its winning-steak soon ended Sunday after a loss...

Marshall renews rivalry

Joseph Ashley, Reporter • September 11, 2015

Marshall University's football team renews its rivalry Saturday with Ohio University, the 59th meeting between the two schools in a game now known as the “Battle for the Bell.” This rivalry began...

Remembrance of a great game

Trace Johnson, Reporter • September 11, 2015

Despite its ups and downs in the Purdue University game on Sunday, Marshall got it done when it mattered the most. The Herd now prepares for the rest of its season, including Saturday night’s rivalry...

Marshall volleyball team to compete in Panther Invitational

John Fauss, reporter • September 11, 2015

The Marshall University volleyball team will play the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Friday in the Panther Invitational in High Point, North Carolina. The Herd (6-1) will play the Demon Deacons at 4:30 p.m....

Marshall players prepared for rivalry match

Ishmael Witten • September 11, 2015

Known as the Battle for the Bell, Marshall University and Ohio University have faced the last six years and will meet again Saturday in Athens, Ohio. While the teams’ rivalry dates back to 1905, a...

Lang Named National Defensive Player of the week

Josh Hughes, reporter • September 9, 2015

In a game where certain players had to step up, few players stepped up against Purdue like junior safety, Tiquan Lang. Lang was named National Defensive Player of the Week after he achieved 17 tackles...

Marshall Rugby emphasizing fundamentals in new season

Scott Bolger • September 9, 2015

In the midst of the Marshall University football pandemonium, it is easy for other sports to get lost in the fold. The Division II Marshall rugby team is a perfect example. This group of college...

After solid debut Birdsong, Herd onto Ohio

Ishmael Witten, reporter • September 9, 2015

For a new quarterback, the home opener can be rather intense. Thousands of screaming fans can sometimes disrupt timing and rhythm during a game. That didn’t seem to be the case for Marshall University...

Short week testing Herd’s preparation

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor • September 8, 2015

Due to its season-opener falling on Sunday, the Marshall University football team has less time than usual to prepare for its upcoming rivalry match Saturday against Ohio University. Head coach Doc Holliday...

HERD OPENS SEASON WITH WIN AGAINST POWER FIVE OPPONENT

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor • September 7, 2015

With the exception of those who engaged in a Tom Hanks Cast Away-style adventure over Labor Day weekend, the entire Herd nation is aware of the football team’s 41-31 triumph Sunday against Purdue University. The...

Grand Opening of Marshall Sports Institute

Matthew Prandoni, reporter • September 7, 2015

The final part of the Chris Cline Athletic Complex, the Marshall Sports Institute, had its opening on Sunday. Sept. 6. The event led into Marshall University Thundering Herd-Purdue Boilermakers football...

Marshall defeats Purdue 41-31 in season opener

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor • September 6, 2015

Marshall University’s football team defeated Purdue University 41-31 Sunday in its first time hosting a Big Ten Conference school at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The game, which saw a record number of...