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Joelle Williams during a diving competition. | Photo Courtesy of MU Athletics

Marshall Diver Receives Diversity in Aquatics Award

Xena Bunton, Reporter March 2, 2021

After years of competitive diving at a high school and college level, Joelle Williams, a sophomore diver at Marshall University, is awarded the Diversity in Aquatics Ken Roland Aquatic Professional...

Men’s basketball splits series with North Texas

Noah Hickman, Reporter March 1, 2021

After a 77-65 loss in game one, the Thundering Herd bounced back in game two, winning in a 73-72 struggle to split the series with North Texas. With senior guard Jarrod West out of the lineup for game...

Weekend Recap

February 23, 2021

Women’s Basketball (6-8, 5-7)  Saturday, Feb. 20 – L, 64-48 vs Rice  Sunday, Feb. 21 – W, 68-56 vs Rice  In game one, Rice got off to a fast start, of which Marshall could not recover....

Junior forwad Victor Dias controls the ball against Ohio Valley on Satruday, Feb. 13.

Dias named C-USA offensive player of the week

Grant Goodrich, Sports Editor February 23, 2021

After a two-goal performance against WVU Tech, junior forward Vitor Dias was named Confernce USA Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday. On top of his career-high two goals, Dias...

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 22, 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,...

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