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Marshall senior guard Rondale Watson elevates through WV Wesleyan defenders for a finger roll layup. Watson scores nine points with five rebounds and two assists in the contest.

Men’s basketball rides defense to defeat West Virginia Wesleyan

Sydney Shelton, Reporter November 2, 2018

The Marshall men’s basketball team defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 83-65 Thursday at the Cam Henderson Center in its final exhibition game of the season. “I thought the energy all around was a lot...

Quarterback Alex Thomson drops back to pass in Marshalls home win over FAU earlier this season. Thomson makes his fourth start of the season Saturday against Southern Miss.

Herd football takes on Southern Miss

Morgan Griffith, Reporter November 1, 2018

The Marshall University football team (5-2, 3-1 Conference USA) fights for a C-USA championship berth and its third consecutive win Saturday at 3 p.m. against Southern Miss (3-4, 2-2 C-USA) in Hattiesburg,...

Marshalls softball team lines up for the national anthem prior to its home game against Charlotte last season.

New softball coach readies for Marshall tenure

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor October 30, 2018

After nine years as head softball coach for the University of Kansas, Megan Smith moved east this summer and took over as Marshall University softball’s new head coach. Smith, a Walkertown, North Carolina,...

Sophomore guard Jarrod West holds up a hand gesture after hitting a 3-pointer in Marshall’s 113-108 win over Glenville State. The Herd plays another exhibition Thursday before beginning the regular season Nov. 7 at Eastern Kentucky.

Men’s basketball outlasts Glenville State

Taylor Huddleston, Contributor October 30, 2018

The Marshall Thundering Herd returned to the Cam Henderson Center Sunday and defeated Glenville State College 113-108 in its first exhibition game of the season. “I thought we contested most of (Glenville’s...

Men’s soccer falls to No. 17 Wright State

Derek GIlbert, Reporter October 24, 2018

The Marshall Thundering Herd men’s soccer team fell short to the No. 17 Wright State Raiders 3-1 Tuesday at Hoops Family Field. The loss brought Marshall to 5-8-2 (1-3-1 C-USA), while Wright State...

Women’s soccer plays to draw against Louisiana Tech

Derek Gilbert, Reporter October 23, 2018

The Marshall Thundering Herd women’s soccer team played to a 2-2 draw Sunday against Louisiana Tech at Hoops Family Field. The draw brought the Herd to 5-8-3 (3-5-1 C-USA) on the year and moved the...

Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Will Ulmer raises his arms in celebration after a Marshall score against FAU.

Grading the Herd’s week eight performance

Staff Report October 23, 2018

STAFF REPORT OFFENSE: B The pass game still needs some work, but Alex Thomson looked much more comfortable in the pocket than he did a few weeks ago against Middle Tennessee. Thomson only threw for 102...

Herd volleyball drops match to UTSA

Sydney Shelton, Reporter October 21, 2018

Marshall University’s volleyball team lost to UTSA 3-1 Sunday at the Cam Henderson Center. With the win, UTSA improved to 16-5 (8-1 C-USA) and Marshall fell to 10-13 (3-6 C-USA). “We knew we had...

Quarterback Alex Thomson scores a rushing touchdown to seal the win against FAU for the Herd. Thomson uses his legs multiple times in Marshalls C-USA victory.

Herd football claims crucial C-USA victory

Morgan Griffith, Reporter October 20, 2018

Five Florida Atlantic turnovers led to a 31-7 Marshall win Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. With the win, the Herd improved to 5-2 (3-1 Conference USA) while FAU moved to 3-4 (1-2 C-USA). “I...

Gallery: Herd Madness

Richard Crank, Photographer October 20, 2018

Frazier ties for second at Dayton Flyer Invitational

Sydney Shelton, Reporter October 19, 2018

Marshall University redshirt senior golfer Thomas Frazier tied for second place Tuesday at the Dayton Flyer Invitational. “Being a senior, he put a lot of pressure on himself to perform,” men’s...

Junior wide receiver Obi Obialo celebrates a touchdown reception in Marshall’s game against Middle Tennessee. Obialo is one of Marshall’s most productive receivers.

Herd football takes on FAU at home

Morgan Griffith, Reporter October 16, 2018

The Marshall University Football team (4-2, 2-1 Conference USA) returns to Joan C. Edwards Stadium Saturday for a 2:30 p.m. matchup against Florida Atlantic University (3-3, 1-1 C-USA). “(FAU) has tremendous...

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