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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week Alexander Stjernegaard launches the ball during a previous matchup at Hoops Family Field.

Men’s Soccer outlasts the Gamecocks

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 26, 2024

The No. 10 nationally ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer came through with a win 2-1 against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to open Sun Belt Conference play, making their season record 5-1-1 and...

Pennington readies his team for the snap of the ball.

Pennington reflects on 1999 MAC Championship Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 25, 2024

Nearly 25 years ago, Marshall Football secured its third straight Mid-American Conference Championship title against the Western Michigan Broncos after overcoming a 23-point deficit to win 34-30 with the...

Quarterback Stone Earle faces off against the Buckeyes

Marshall falls to Buckeyes 49-14

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 23, 2024

Despite a competitive first half, Marshall Football came up short with a 49-14 loss to the explosive No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in Ohio Stadium with over 100,000 fans watching on Saturday, Sept. 21.  "I...

Herd vs OSU holds meaning for offensive lineman

Tariq Montgomery, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024

Marshall Football will go to Columbus, Ohio, to face the Buckeyes on Saturday, Sept. 21.  One player for the Herd, Jalen Slappy, is a native of Columbus and was recruited to the Herd as a part of the...

Stjernegaard walks across the field following his goal in the 18th minute of the Sept. 14 match against St. Johns University.

Men’s soccer ties with the Red Storm

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 19, 2024

The No. 6 nationally ranked Marshall Men’s Soccer drew in a low scoring game 1-1 against the St. John’s University Red Storm at Hoops Family Field on Saturday, Sept. 14, making their 2024 season record...

Marshall's Ahmed Shakoor (6) outruns Ohio State's Dan Bain to score a touchdown after Marshall blocked a field goal attempt during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)

Herd prepares for battle against Buckeyes

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Marshall Football will take the field in Columbus, Ohio, at the historic Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, to face the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes, who have outscored their opponents 108-6 in their first...

Mastin competes during an event last season.

Women’s Cross-Country places top five in Boone

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Senior Cross-Country runner Kylee Mastin finished third in the women’s six-kilometer with a personal best time of 20 minutes, 57 seconds on Friday, Sept. 13, at Appalachian State’s Firetower Project...

Ebony Leckey celebrates after her goal gave the Herd the late lead against the Indiana State Sycamores.

Women’s Soccer fells the Sycamores

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 13, 2024

Marshall Women’s Soccer emerged victorious on Sunday, Sept. 9, after a nail-biting game resulting in a late goal from Ebony Leckey to lead the Herd past the Indiana State Sycamores 1-0 at Hoops Family...

Brynn Brown sets the ball during a previous match.

Volleyball sweeps competition at EMU Tournament

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

Marshall Volleyball wrapped up the Eastern Michigan Tournament with a perfect 3-0 record, defeating Oakland University and George Washington University 3-1 and narrowly beating hosts EMU 3-2 on Saturday,...

Defective offense derail Herd in Blacksburg

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 11, 2024

Despite a good defensive showing in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple offensive miscues caused Marshall Football to come up short against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 7. North Texas transfer Stone...

All intramural sports will take place at the Rec Center.

Intramural sports kick off for fall semester

Greg Jones, Student Reporter September 10, 2024

Marshall University intramural sports have begun at the Marshall Recreation Center. The Rec offers a variety of intramural sports every quarter, and anyone with an active MUID number can participate. This...

A.J. Turner runs the ball during the Virginia Tech game Saturday, Sept. 7.

Virginia Tech takes down the Herd

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 10, 2024

After trailing by just three points at halftime, Marshall Football took the loss against the Virginia Tech Hokies with a score of 31-14 on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, falling...

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