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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall's Matt Freeman goes for the goal as the Herd men's soccer team takes a 2-1 victory over Old Dominion in the Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Men’s soccer splits weekend match, remains optimistic

Bradley Heltzel, reporter August 31, 2015

The 2015 Marshall University men’s soccer season commenced this past weekend when the Herd toured the state of Michigan, taking on Western Michigan University and the University of Detroit Mercy. The...

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Marshall's Taj Letman takes down Greg Howell as the Thundering Herd takes on Florida Atlantic University on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

Roster Rundown, Defense

Bradley Heltzel, reporter August 31, 2015

Due to the alluring state of the Herd offense, the defense was often portrayed as the ancillary unit in terms of the responsibility for the program’s 2014 success. However, the Herd defense finished...

Devon Johnson at practice

Roster Rundown

Bradley Heltzel, Assistant Sports Editor August 27, 2015

As the Herd present its encore to its successful 2014 season, in which the team went 13-1 en route to a Conference USA Championship and subsequent Boca Raton Bowl victory over Northern Illinois University,...

GALLERY: Herd Football Fan Fest 2015

Shannon Stowers, Managing Editor August 16, 2015

Thundering Herd fans took the field Sunday evening with posters, helmets and jerseys in hand to meet their favorite players. After the players took team photographs, they signed autographs and took...

Former Herd All-American, coach dies

Shannon Stowers, Managing Editor August 9, 2015

Two-time All-American and former Thundering Herd football coach Phil Ratliff died Sunday afternoon. Ratliff had an unexpected "cardiac event" while on a coaches retreat earlier in the week. According...

Herd soccer players named to Preseason All-Conference Team

The Parthenon August 5, 2015

Marshall University’s midfielder Kelly Culicerto has earned a spot on the 2015 Preseason All-Conference USA Women’s Soccer Team, the league announced earlier this week. The annual list recognizes...

Saints utilizing The Greenbrier

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor August 5, 2015

For the second consecutive year, the New Orleans Saints are utilizing The Greenbrier Resort for its summer training camp. While the resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia may be 236-years-old,...

Herd softball player wins prestigious award

The Parthenon July 29, 2015

Marshall University center fielder Morgan Zerkle was awarded the National Fastpitch Coaches Association’s Golden Shoe last week. The award recognizes the most outstanding base stealer in NCAA Division...

Soccer in U.S. offers more than just national teams

Kyle Gibson, Contributor July 29, 2015

I don’t think I was the only person losing my mind while staring at my television last Saturday. In fact, most American soccer fans were likely collectively weeping over the listless performances...

Brady’s Suspension Upheld

Malcolm Walton, Sports Editor July 29, 2015

New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady is still maintaining his innocence after the NFL decided to uphold his four-game suspension for his role in “Deflategate.” For those who have been living...

Herd athletic teams earn C-USA Academic Awards

The Parthenon July 22, 2015

Marshall University’s swimming and diving and volleyball programs earned 2014-15 Conference USA Sport Academic Awards, the league announced last week. The Sport Academic Award is given to the team...

Men’s basketball announces schedule for upcoming season

The Parthenon July 22, 2015

Marshall University men’s basketball coach Dan D’Antoni announced the Herd’s 2015-16 schedule Monday, which includes several matches against power conference opponents. The Herd tips off regular-season...

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