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Thiago Apolinario scores twice as men’s soccer draws 2-2 with High Point. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

No. 10 Herd soccer ties at No. 12 High Point

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025

No. 10 Marshall Men’s Soccer fought its way to a 2-2 draw against no. 12 High Point University Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Vert Stadium in a contest filled with late-game dramatics. The physical contest...

GALLERY: Volleyball Vs. Eastern Kentucky

GALLERY: Volleyball Vs. Eastern Kentucky

Trista Honaker, Photographer September 10, 2025

The Marshall University Volleyball team lost a five-set match to Eastern Kentucky University at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Tuesday, Sept. 10. In the loss, senior Beatrice Ciccarelli delivered...

Kicker Lorcan Quinn kicked a 50-yard field goal for his first ever career field goal.

The Bears claw back 21-20 to win in Herd home opener

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 9, 2025

After being up 17-7 at halftime, the Marshall Thundering Herd falls to 0-2 on the season to the Missouri State Bears 21-20 in the home opener for Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Joan C. Edwards stadium....

Volleyball begins Sun Belt Conference play on Sept. 26 against Coastal Carolina. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Herd Volleyball battles at Michigan Invitational, highlights impact of women’s sports

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 9, 2025

Marshall Volleyball returned from the Michigan Invitational doubleheader on Saturday, Sept. 6, with a split victory and loss, but the bigger story may be the impact its performance is having beyond the...

Redshirt Junior quarterback Zion Turner poses after a rushing touchdown early in the second quarter during a home loss against Missouri State on Saturday, Saptember 6.

GALLERY: Marshall University Football vs. Missouri State

Wade Sullivan and Trista Honaker September 7, 2025

The Marshall University football team lost their first home game of the 2025 season against Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 6 with a score of 21-20. In the loss, quarterback Zion Turner, a redshirt junior...

Students often play intramural sports at the Rec Center as a hobby outside of class

Intramural sports offer students connection and community

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 7, 2025

Marshall University’s Rec Center is kicking off a new season of intramural sports, giving students opportunities to stay active, make friends and connect with the campus community outside the classroom. Intramural...

Scenes from the football game between the University of Georgia and Marshall University at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Georgia won 45-7. (Ethan Greene, The Red and Black)

The Bulldogs send the Herd to the pound in 45-7 loss.

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 2, 2025

The Gibson era of Marshall Football kicked off at 3:40 p.m. in Athens, Georgia, Saturday, Aug. 30, against No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. Unfortunately for the Herd, the Bulldogs exploded offensively, outscoring...

No. 2 Marshall Men's Soccer took on  No. 12 Virginia Tech at home Friday evening. (Courtesy of Jay Slack)

Herd soccer ties in top-15 showdown against Hokies

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter August 30, 2025

Marshall Men’s Soccer and Virginia Tech battled to a 2–2 draw Friday, Aug. 29, at Hoops Family Field, a matchup that carried early-season weight despite neither side leaving with a win. The game...

Marshall Football secured a record of 10-3 last season.

Herd football prepares for battle against Bulldogs

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 16, 2025

Marshall Football will travel to Athens, Georgia, to take on the University of Georgia Bulldogs for both teams’ season opener. This will be the second ever meeting between the two teams. The first...

Addison Painter and Keith Roberts on senior day during the indoor Track & Field season.

Marshall Track & Field alum starts coaching career after breaking records himself

Ben Anderson, Contributor August 10, 2025

A recent graduate of Marshall’s Track & Field said being a recent athlete has brought him the confidence he needs as he goes into his first coaching role. Addison Painter, the men’s indoor and...

Marshall University held an introductory press conference for Harrison on July 30. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Gerald J. Harrison hired as athletic director

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 9, 2025

Marshall Athletics recently announced Gerald J. Harrison as the university’s new director of athletics, making him the 23rd athletic director in Marshall Athletics history. "I could not be more excited...

The Herd fell short of its second national soccer title 2-1 in “Golden Goal” overtime to the Vermont Catamounts. (Courtesy of HerdZone)

Marshall Men’s and Women’s Soccer schedules released

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor July 27, 2025

Marshall Athletics has announced both the men’s and women’s soccer schedules for the 2025 season. For the men’s team, the players look to have some hunger in them after a season of second places...

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