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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall Joins the Sun Belt, C-USA Dwindles

Marshall Joins the Sun Belt, C-USA Dwindles

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor November 4, 2021

As Marshall defeated the FIU Panthers by a whopping 38 points, Herd fans were traveling down the streets to Hoops Family Field at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex. The men’s soccer team, nationally...

Marshall shuts out FIU, 38-0

Andrew Rogers, Reporter November 2, 2021

Marshall football used a complete effort to defeat the Florida International Panthers 38-0 on a soggy Saturday afternoon at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.   Coming off the bye week, first year head coach...

Marshall Esports to host first home game against WVU and others

Christian Palmer, Reporter October 26, 2021

Marshall esports will host its first major gaming event against WVU and other schools the weekend of Nov. 13.   Esports is still new not only at Marshall, but all around the world. Esports, or...

Herd Football back in action Saturday against FIU

Andrew Rogers, Reporter October 26, 2021

Off the bye week, Marshall football welcomes the Florida International Panthers to Joan C. Edwards Stadium Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff.  FIU is 1-6 this season and winless in conference play. ...

Herd offense explodes early for road win over UNT, 49-21

Andrew Rogers, Reporter October 17, 2021

After a three-and-out to start the game, the Marshall football offense scored touchdowns on its next six possessions to earn a 49-21 road win over North Texas on Friday night.The game was very lopsided...

Women’s Tennis Team Wins 8 Singles

Jayden Taylor, Reporter October 17, 2021

The Marshall University’s women tennis team picked up eight singles wins, Oct. 4-5 at the ITA Atlantic Regional in Lynchburg Virginia. “We got some tough draws, the ITA system switching a lot of...

The statue, created by Huntington Native and Marshall graduate Frederick Hightower Sr., is a nearly eight-foot-tall bronze figure of Greer in his number 16 Marshall jersey. | Richard Crank

Marshall Honors Hal Greer with Statue

Xena Bunton, Executive Editor October 9, 2021

Facebook Live To celebrate the life of athlete Harold Everett “Hal” Greer, Marshall University held a ceremony Oct. 9 to unveil a bronze statue of the athlete on the corner of 3rd Ave. and 18th...

Turnovers Send The Herd to Third Consecutive Loss

Andrew Rogers, Reporter October 6, 2021

Marshall turned the ball over six times in a 34-28 loss to Middle Tennessee on Saturday night.   Three different running backs fumbled the football at least once and quarterback Grant Wells threw...

Lostumo Passes 2000 Career Assists and Marshall Volleyball Splits Series Against MTSU

Tyler Kennett, Reporter October 6, 2021

Marshall volleyball returned to the Cam Henderson Center last weekend to begin its home slate for Conference USA. Friday’s match left both teams on the floor until the final set as the Herd came...

Marshall Brings Home First-Time Win from the Live in Lou Classic

Jayden Taylor, Reporter October 6, 2021

For the first time in Marshall University athletics history, an MU cross country runner has won the 5k at the Live in Lou Classic at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park Saturday, in Louisville, Kentucky.  Abby...

Women’s Tennis Team Dominates “Thunder in The Mountains” Tournament

Jayden Taylor, Reporter October 1, 2021

The Marshall University women's tennis team struck lighting this past weekend at the “Thunder in The Mountains” tournament.   On the first day of competition, The Herd was victorious in singles...

Marshall Men’s Golf Concludes EKU Intercollegiate Tied for Fifth Place

Andrew Rogers, Reporter September 29, 2021

Marshall University’s men’s golf team finished fifth or better in each of its first three tournaments of the 2021 fall season. This is the first time since the 2015-16 season that head coach...

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