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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...

Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) looks for a play call during a stoppage in the Thundering Herd's game against WKU at the Cam Henderson Center.

Herd men’s basketball drops crucial conference game to UAB

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter February 15, 2019

Despite the Marshall men’s basketball team having four players score in double-digits, it wasn’t enough for it to conquer the UAB Blazers as it fell 77-68 Thursday night at the Cam Henderson Center. The...

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

Thundering Herd prepares for Battle at the Beach

Millard Stickler, Reporter February 14, 2019

Marshall softball’s focus is really cleaning up the defensive miscues and the precision of the pitchers, first-year head Coach Megan Smith said in an interview on Wednesday as the Thundering Herd prepares...

Hasana Clark prepares to participate in the weight throw at the Qdoba Marshall Invitational.

Athlete of the week: Hasana Clark, track and field

February 12, 2019

 ABOUT HASANA CLARK Year: Senior Hometown: Raleigh, NC PERSONAL BESTS:  WT: 19.82m (65ft 0.50 in.) HT: 54.90m (180 ft. 1 in.)  RESULTS LAST WEEK  QDOBA Marshall Invitational  1st...

Marshall guard Princess Clemons (5) shoots a 3-pointer during the Thundering Herd’s 90-88 triple-overtime win over Louisiana Tech. The Herd currently is in a tie for third place in Conference USA.

Women’s basketball travels south for crucial conference games at UAB, MTSU

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter February 12, 2019

 Despite its tough loss to the top-ranked Rice Owls, the Marshall women’s basketball team is seeking two more wins with its upcoming road trips to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Thursday night,...

Marshall head coach Dan D’Antoni shouts instructions to his team during the Thundering Herd’s 116-106 overtime loss to UTSA.

Men’s basketball seeks to end slump at home against UAB, MTSU

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter February 12, 2019

The Marshall men’s basketball team is striving to excel in conference play as the non-bonus play portion of the regular season comes to an end at home against the University of Alabama at Birmingham...

Marshall senior thrower Hasana Clark prepares to participate in the weight throw at the Qdoba Marshall Invitational. Clark set a new personal record in the event with a throw of 20.48 meters.

Clark breaks school record, Herd wins Qdoba Marshall Invitational

Millard Stickler, Reporter February 10, 2019

Thundering Herd senior Hasana Clark broke three records in the women’s weight throw event on Friday to help the Herd’s track and field team win the two-day Qdoba Marshall Invitational, at the Chris...

Tony Kemper coaches his team during a timeout in Marshall's C-USA game against LA Tech.

Mulkey, Owls outlast upset-minded Herd

Taylor Huddleston, Reporter February 9, 2019

Marshall’s upset bid fell short Saturday afternoon, as visiting Rice shot a school-record 68.1 percent from the field to defeat the Thundering Herd, 79-67, at the Cam Henderson Center. Senior guard...

Marshall guard Shayna Gore (14) waits for a play to materialize during one of Marshall's Conference USA games. The Herd is 8-2 through 10 C-USA games this season.

Gore’s stellar performance helps Herd to victory over North Texas

Millard Stickler, Reporter February 8, 2019

Marshall senior guard Shayna Gore dropped 25 points with nine assists on Thursday, leading the Thundering Herd women’s basketball team past North Texas 67-55 in a Conference USA matchup. Marshall...

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