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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) shoots a 3-pointer around an FIU defender during their matchup in the 2017-18 season. Elmores shooting from beyond the arc is a staple in Marshalls offense.

Herd men’s basketball to close out three-game homestand against FIU, looks to extend win streak

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter January 18, 2019

The Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team looks to extend its winning streak over Florida International Saturday night at the Cam Henderson Center. The Herd is entering the contest with a...

Marshall guard C.J. Burks (14) sets his feet for a shot attempt. Burks is second on the team in scoring behind Jon Elmore.

Marshall overcomes tough battle with Florida Atlantic, wins fourth straight

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter January 17, 2019

The Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls in a home conference game Thursday evening, 96-84, at the Cam Henderson Center. “I thought it was a great game,”...

Marshall football proceeds with one of its with spring practices last season in the background of an official Marshall practice ball.

Marshall’s 2019 football schedule released

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor January 10, 2019

Marshall football’s 2019 opponents were already known, but the order in which the Herd will play the 12 teams on its schedule was unknown to the public until Thursday.   Marshall unveiled...

Safety Malik Gant celebrates an interception against Florida Atlantic on Oct. 20, 2018. Gant declared for the 2019 NFL Draft on Thursday.

Malik Gant declares for NFL Draft

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor January 10, 2019

Marshall football’s leader of the secondary is leaving the school to pursue a childhood dream.   Redshirt junior safety Malik Gant announced on Thursday that he will forgo his senior season...

Burks’ basket, Beyers’ block send Marshall past Charlotte

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor January 5, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – C.J. Burks made a driving layup with 32 seconds left and Mikel Beyers blocked Jon Davis’ last-ditch 3-pointer to send Marshall (9-6, 2-0 C-USA) to an 85-84 win over Charlotte (3-10,...

Head coach Doc Holliday (center) holds up the 2018 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl trophy following Marshalls 38-20 win over South Florida

Herd conquers Bulls in Gasparilla Bowl, extends bowl win streak

Kieran Intemann, Sports Editor December 21, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. – Marshall football’s bowl game win streak reached seven games Thursday night, as the Thundering Herd (9-4, 6-2 C-USA) defeated South Florida (7-6, 3-5 American), 38-20, in the Bad...

Herd senior guard Jon Elmore is defended by Toledo sophomore guard Spencer Littleson when attempting a crucial 3-point shot. The possible foul is not called and Elmore is unable to take free throws to secure a possible Marshall victory.

Men’s basketball falters in overtime against Toledo

Derek GIlbert, Reporter December 8, 2018

The Marshall men’s basketball team used a second-half comeback Saturday at the Cam Henderson Center to take the Toledo Rockets to overtime, but the Herd ultimately surrendered a 75-74 loss. “Mentally,...

Herd men’s basketball travels to Duquesne

Sydney Shelton, Reporter December 4, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball looks to add a road win against Duquesne Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. Marshall sits at 5-2 on the season with losses to Maryland and Ohio University, both of which were on...

Redshirt senior running back Anthony Anderson and Senior wide receiver Tyre Brady during Marshalls game against Middle Tennessee.

Bowl-bound Herd headed to Tampa

Morgan Griffith, Reporter December 4, 2018

The Marshall University football team found out Sunday afternoon that it will face the University of South Florida in the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl Dec. 20 in Tampa, Florida. The Herd finished the...

Women’s basketball downs Coppin State

Derek Gilbert, Reporter December 4, 2018

The Marshall Thundering Herd women’s basketball team defeated the Coppin State Eagles, 88-67, Saturday afternoon at the Cam Henderson Center. “We came out ready to play, and that was great,” Marshall...

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