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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Men’s golf ramping up for spring season

Grant Goodrich, Sports Editor February 23, 2021

After a longer than normal offseason, the Marshall men’s golf team is set to take the course next weekend for the first time in a year. Even though the offseason has been abnormal, the uniqueness...

The Marshall men's basketball team gathers near the free-throw line during warmups prior to its contest against Middle Tennessee on Friday, Feb. 12.

Men’s basketball preparing for matchup with North Texas

Noah Hickman, Reporter February 23, 2021

Looking to improve its standing in Conference USA, the Marshall men’s basketball team will host the west division’s leader, the North Texas Mean Green, at the Cam Henderson Center for a two-game series.  “We...

Marshall women's basketball player, #20 Taylor Pearson

Herd women’s basketball splits with Rice, earns big win

Noah Hickman, Reporter February 21, 2021

Splitting a two-game series with Rice, the Marshall women’s basketball team earned a big win on Sunday at the Cam Henderson Center, handing Rice its first conference loss of the season. Rice (13-2,...

The Marshall men's basketball team gathers near the free-throw line during warmups prior to its contest against Middle Tennessee on Friday, Feb. 12.

MBB to travel to Rice

Noah Hickman, Reporter February 16, 2021

The Marshall men’s basketball team is scheduled to travel to Texas for a two-game series against the Rice Owls Saturday and Sunday. Originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, the two-game series...

Freshman Obinna Anochili-Killen skies for the jump ball to start the two-game series with Middle Tennessee in 2021.

Weekend Recap

February 16, 2021

Men’s Basketball (12-5, 6-4) Friday, Feb. 12 – W, 107-79 vs MTSU Saturday, Feb. 13 – W, 96-85 vs MTSU After a slow start in game one Friday, Marshall’s offense exploded for 107 points,...

Charles Huff gives a dual-thrumbs up to the crowd after being introduced during a timeout at Friday’s men’s basketball game against Middle Tennessee.

Herd football’s new recruiting philosophy

Grant Goodrich, Sports Editor February 16, 2021

Exhibited by the 2022 offer list, head coach Charles Huff is putting no limitations on what Marshall football recruiting can be. So far, under Huff, Marshall has offered several top players in the country,...

Senior guard Jarrod West  of men's basketball and freshman forward Abi Hugh of women's soccer are this week's athletes of the week.

Co-athletes of the week: Abi Hugh and Jarrod West

February 16, 2021

ABOUT ABI HUGH Class: Freshman Position: Forward Hometown: Huntington, W. Va. Highschool: St. Joseph HS PERFORMANCE 2 goals against ESTU (W, 2-1 OT) Scoring two goals in her first...

The Herd men's soccer team gathers during its matchup with Ohio Valley on Feb. 13.

Marshall men’s soccer ties in season opener

Grant Goodrich, Sports Editor February 13, 2021

In the spring 2021 season opener, the Marshall men’s soccer team tied with Ohio Valley University after a physical, overtime match. For the Division II Fighting Scots from Parkersburg, West Virginia,...

Senior Jannson Williams reaches to block a shot on the night he set the Marshall all-time blocks record.

Marshall men’s basketball explodes for 107 in romp of MTSU

Noah Hickman, Reporter February 12, 2021

In its first home game in 27 days, the Marshall men’s basketball team defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 107-79 at the Cam Henderson Center in game one of the two-game series. Although the...

Sophomore guard Savannah Wheeler dribbles beyond the three-point line against Old Dominion on Feb. 5 2021.

Athlete of the Week – Savannah Wheeler

February 9, 2021

ABOUT: Position: Guard Class: Sophomore Height: 5’6 Hometown: Catlettsburg, Kentucky   PERFORMANCE: 35 points, 6 rebounds, 4 three-pointers vs. ODU Game 2 (W, 73-68 OT) 18...

Taevion Kinsey goes up for a layup in warmups.

Weekend Recap

February 9, 2021

Men’s Basketball (10-5, 4-4) Friday, Feb. 5 – L, 82-81 at ODU Saturday, Feb. 6 – W, 87-67 at ODU After losing a 21-point lead against ODU on Friday, Marshall bounced back to beat ODU...

Junior guard Taevion Kinsey goes up for a dunk against Ohio University on Dec. 13.

Marshall men’s basketball to host MTSU

Noah Hickman, Reporter February 9, 2021

The Marshall men’s basketball team will host the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders for a two-game series on Feb. 12-13 at the Cam Henderson Center.  Marshall is coming off a two-game series split against...

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