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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Herd softball remains undefeated at home after sweeping weekend series

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter • March 3, 2019

The Marshall women’s softball team remains undefeated at Dot Hicks Field after going 4-0 against Ohio and Rider. The Herd (14-5, 0-0 C-USA) swept all three games in its series against the Broncs (0-9,...

Marshall guard Taylor Porter (11) shoots a free throw during the Thundering Herd's game against North Texas at the Cam Henderson Center.

Herd women’s basketball travels to ODU for final road game of season

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter • March 1, 2019

The Marshall women’s basketball team (15-12, 9-5 C-USA) aims to achieve one more win on the road Saturday in its final away game against the Old Dominion Monarchs (17-9, 8-6 C-USA) in Norfolk, Virginia....

Marshall guard Jeremy Dillon (5) celebrates making a half-court shot at Herd Madness in October. Dillon is sitting out this season as a redshirt.

Brooks-Harris, Dillon use redshirt season to improve on, off court

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter • February 26, 2019

Not everyone can score 1,000 points or more during their high school basketball career and expect to receive an NCAA Division I scholarship to a top university. Freshmen Cam Brooks-Harris and Jeremy Dillon...

Marshall outfielder Erik Rodriguez (18) warms up before the Thundering Herd's 2018 contest against West Virginia at Appalachian Power Park.

Athlete of the week: Erik Rodriguez, baseball

February 26, 2019

ABOUT ERIK RODRIGUEZ  Year: Junior Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico Position: Outfielder   PERSONAL BEST: Four hits in four at-bats vs Southern Miss (May 19, 2018) Two stolen bases...

Middle Tennessee guard Antonio Green (55) watches as Marshall guard Jarrod West attempts a contested layup during the Thundering Herd’s win over the Blue Raiders at the Cam Henderson Center.

Herd men’s basketball to open C-USA Bonus Play at Louisiana Tech

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter • February 26, 2019

 Following a 12-day hiatus from basketball games, the Marshall men’s basketball team is set to head to Louisiana Tech and North Texas once again to start out its last two away game series of conference...

Marshall pitcher Kailee Williamson (77) prepares to throw a pitch during a 2018 game against Morehead State at Dot Hicks Field.

Herd softball welcomes Ohio for midweek rivalry matchup

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter • February 26, 2019

 After a 3-2 performance at the Holy City Showdown, the Marshall softball team opens its 2019 home slate Wednesday afternoon against longtime rival Ohio. The Herd’s overall record stands at 10-5,...

Marshall guard Shayna Gore (14) prepares to run a play during a Conference USA game against Louisiana Tech at the Cam Henderson Center.

Herd women’s basketball topped by WKU in overtime

Millard Stickler, Reporter • February 24, 2019

Shayna Gore’s game-high 26 points were not enough to lift Marshall to a win on Play4Kay day, as visiting Western Kentucky escaped the Cam Henderson Center with a 69-66 overtime win over the Thundering...

Renderings of Marshall baseball's future home, which will be located at 5th Avenue and 24th Street.

Marshall to build long-awaited baseball stadium, aims for 2021 completion

Millard Stickler, Reporter • February 22, 2019

“It’s time to build a baseball stadium.” Fans of Marshall baseball have been hearing this phrase since the 1960s but during an unveiling ceremony on Thursday the words were spoken once more. Mayor...

Infielder Blakely Burch (55) fields a ground ball during Marshall's 2018 game against Morehead State at Dot Hicks Field.

Herd softball travels south for Holy City Showdown

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter • February 21, 2019

The Marshall women’s softball team is preparing for its third straight tournament this season after tying the program record in home runs in a game last weekend. The Thundering Herd is coming off a five-game...

Lauren Zaglifa attempts to clear the bar during the pole vault at the C-USA Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama.

Athlete of the week: Lauren Zaglifa, track and field

February 19, 2019

ABOUT LAUREN ZAGLIFA Year: Sophomore Hometown: Charles Town, W.Va. Event: Pole Vault PERSONAL BEST:   3.86m (12 feet, 8 inches) RESULTS LAST WEEK Conference USA Indoor Championships:...

7,687 fans, mostly clad in green and white, look on during the first half of Marshall's 70-69 win over WKU.

Thundering Herd prepares for C-USA Bonus Play

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter • February 19, 2019

Following its crucial win against Middle Tennessee Saturday afternoon, the Marshall men’s basketball team is sitting in the seventh seed in pod two for conference Bonus Play.  Marshall (14-13, 7-7...

Marshall guard Taevion Kinsey (1) celebrates a dunk during the Thundering Herd's game against Middle Tennessee at the Cam Henderson Center.

Herd snaps four-game skid, defeats Middle Tennessee

Millard Stickler, Reporter • February 17, 2019

Six Marshall players reached double figures in scoring Saturday afternoon, as the Thundering Herd snapped its four-game losing streak with a 98-93 win over Middle Tennessee inside the Cam Henderson Center. “I...

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