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Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) smiles in the closing moments of Marshall's game against Western Kentucky at the Cam Henderson Center on Jan. 12, 2019.

Herd clinches sixth with blowout win over FIU

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter • March 7, 2019

Although five Florida International Panthers players scored in double figures Wednesday evening during its matchup against the Marshall Thundering Herd, it wasn’t enough for them to seal the deal as...

Marshall pitcher Abigail Tolbert (00) throws a pitch during the Thundering Herd's game against Charlotte at Dot Hicks Field on April 14, 2018.

Athlete of the week: Abigail Tolbert/Kailee Williamson, softball

March 5, 2019

SEASON STATS 14-5 record (4-0 home, 2-1 away, 8-4 neutral) 1.57 earned run average 125 innings pitched/95 hits allowed 87 strikeouts/51 walks LAST WEEK’S RESULTS 4-0 record (1-0 vs. Ohio, 3-0 vs....

Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) runs the offense during the Herd’s win over FIU at the Cam Henderson Center on January 19, 2019. Elmore was named C-USA Player of the Week on Monday.

Herd men’s basketball prepares for high-octane rematch against Panthers

Millard Stickler, Reporter • March 5, 2019

As Marshall prepares for its Wednesday night game against FIU inside the Cam Henderson Center, head coach Dan D’Antoni said he expects a high-scoring, fast-paced game. “We are basically guarding ourselves,”...

Prior to its game against Middle Tennessee, Marshall football specialists warm up in the background as a football remains in the end zone.

Thundering Herd, Fighting Irish to meet in 2022

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter • March 4, 2019

Marshall University Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick announced Monday that the Marshall football team will travel to the University of Notre Dame for the first time in school history. Hamrick said...

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...

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