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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Brendon Knox carries the ball for the Herd.

Marshall Herd stampedes over VMI Keydets in home opener

Mike Dotson, Reporter August 31, 2019

The Marshall Thundering Herd kicked off its 2019 football season Saturday against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets where Marshall won the game 56-17 while gaining over 600 yards of offense. Marshall...

Marshall forward Iran Bennett (2) shoots a floater over IUPUI forward Elyjah Goss (32) in the first half of the Thundering Herds game against the Jaguars on March 19, 2019.

Men’s basketball completes 2019-2020 schedule with release of non-conference games

Taylor Huddleston, Assistant Sports Editor August 29, 2019

Marshall men’s basketball publicized its 15-game non-conference schedule of the 2019-2020 season Monday.   There will be nine home games, five away games and one at a neutral site. The nine home...

Herd football to kick off 2019 season with home opener against VMI

Taylor Huddleston, Assistant Sports Editor August 27, 2019

The 20thmeeting between the Marshall Thundering Herd and the Virginia Military Institute Keydets kicks off the 2019 football season in Huntington this weekend. Conference USA announced the Herd...

Women’s golf releases fall schedule

Sydney Shelton, Sports Editor August 12, 2019

Marshall women’s golf head coach Brooke Burkhammer announced the 2019 fall schedule, which begins Sept. 8-10 at the Golfweek Program Challenge. “I am excited for the team to come back to campus...

Men’s golf releases schedule, recognizes players and summer accomplishments

Sydney Shelton, Sports Editor August 12, 2019

Marshall University men’s golf head coach Matt Grobe announced the 2019-20 season on Wednesday. The Thundering Herd tees off for the year at the Joe Feaganes Marshall Invitational on Sept. 9 and 10. “I...

Former mens basketball player Elmore to continue career overseas

Former men’s basketball player Elmore to continue career overseas

Sydney Shelton, Contributor August 6, 2019

Former Marshall guard Jon Elmore signed with Pallacanestro Triste of Lega Basket Serie A in Triste, Italy. LBA is the highest level of basketball in Italy. “It is a dream come true,” Elmore said....

Gore signs to play professional basketball in Spain

Gore signs to play professional basketball in Spain

Sydney Shelton, Contributor August 6, 2019

From West Virginia to Malaga, Spain, Marshall women’s basketball alumna Shayna Gore signed a contract to continue her basketball career overseas professionally with Unicaja Baloncesto.  “Basketball...

Herd football prepares for 2019 season with weekend events

Herd football prepares for 2019 season with weekend events

Sydney Shelton, Contributor August 6, 2019

Marshall football kicked off its 2019 camp last week with Media Day on Saturday and Fan Day on Sunday at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.  “I am excited to get going,” head coach Doc Holliday said....

Rey Pastrana, Herd catcher, recently signed a contract with the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

Herd baseball’s Pastrana signed AAIP Contract to play baseball

Sydney Shelton, Contributor July 23, 2019

Former Herd catcher Rey Pastrana has a signed contract with the Winnipeg Goldeyes. The Winnipeg Goldeyes are a part of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.  “I’m very...

Softball welcomes three to the Herd

Sydney Shelton, Contributor July 23, 2019

Marshall Softball added three transfers to the Herd for the upcoming 2019-2020 season on Tuesday.  Head Coach Megan Smith announced that these transfers include junior pitcher Megan Stauffer, senior catcher/third...

Conference USA announces the 2019-2020 Men’s Basketball schedule

Sydney Shelton, Contributor July 23, 2019

Conference USA announced on Tuesday the upcoming schedule for the Marshall men’s basketball team.  Per Herd Zone, Marshall head coach Dan D’Antoni said, “With the losses of the key seniors last...

Marshall’s volleyball team’s head coach said she expects success in the fall after taking the spring semester and summer to prepare for the upcoming season.

Growth among Herd volleyball helps set new standard

Sydney Shelton, Contributor July 9, 2019

Marshall University’s head volleyball coach Ari Aganus said she hopes to lead the team to success on and off the court in the upcoming season.  Aganus is rounding out her first off-season in her...

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