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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Herd softball drops two of three against FIU

Courtney Andrews, Reporter April 2, 2018

Thundering Herd softball dropped two of its three games against Conference USA east region rival Florida International this past weekend at Dot Hicks Field. With the series loss, the Herd falls to 15-18-1...

Women’s soccer finalizes 2018 signing class

Luke Creasy, Reporter April 2, 2018

After adding another name to the roster this past week, the Marshall women’s soccer roster is complete for the 2018 season, bringing in both local and international talent to the program. The signing...

Junior guard Jon Elmore goes airborne for a layup around Wichita State sophomore forward Markis McDuffie. Elmore uses his versatility to score inside the paint, supplementing his three-point shooting.

Column: Herd hoops’ dominance just beginning

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor March 26, 2018

As a journalist, I never like to give personal anecdotes in my stories. I pride myself in objectivity and hard news. But, in the words of the esteemed Marshall professor Dan Hollis: there's always an...

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

Holliday addresses media before first spring practice

Luke Creasy, Reporter March 26, 2018

Marshall University football is readying for the upcoming season, as the spring practice season is scheduled to begin this week. Marshall is coming off an 8-win season, including a New Mexico Bowl victory,...

Senior catcher Taylor McCord, sophomore pitcher Kailee Williamson and sophomore infielder  Blakely Burch greet one another during pre-game introductions. Williamson would pitch 5 1/3 innings in Marshall’s game three rubber match, while Birch and McCord would combine for seven total hits throughout the three-game series.

Herd softball loses series against FAU, remains third in conference standings

Courtney Andrews, Reporter March 26, 2018

A strong series-opening game was hindered by consecutive losses over the weekend, as Marshall softball (14-16-1, 5-3-1 C-USA) dropped two of three games on the road at fellow Conference USA foe Florida...

Freshman guard Jarrod West, junior guard C.J. Burks and junior forward Ajdin Penava stand at mid-court as Jon Elmore takes free-throws after a WVU technical foul.

Clock strikes midnight on Herd’s magical season

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor March 19, 2018

SAN DIEGO—After a season in which it defied preseason odds by winning the Conference USA Championship and its first-ever NCAA Tournament game, the Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team fell...

Marshall men’s basketball prepares for ‘Press Virginia’

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor March 17, 2018

SAN DIEGO — In what is expected to be a matchup of clashing styles of play, all eyes will be focused on the Mountain State Sunday night at Viejas Arena, for the first matchup between the two Division...

Junior guard Jon Elmore goes airborne for a layup around Wichita State sophomore forward Markis McDuffie. Elmore uses his versatility to score inside the paint, supplementing his three-point shooting.

History made, in the making as Herd wins game one

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor March 16, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Kelly green invaded Viejas Arena Friday morning at San Diego State University, as the Marshall men’s basketball team made history and downed Wichita State 81-75, to win its first-ever...

Junior guard Jon Elmore and freshman guard Jarrod West celebrate during Marshalls Selection Sunday viewing party.

Selection Sunday viewing party draws large crowd

Courtney Andrews, Reporter March 12, 2018

Marshall Athletics invited the public to the Henderson Center Sunday evening to celebrate Herd men’s hoops’ Conference USA title and watch the selection show that determined the Thundering Herd’s...

Marshall Universty athletic director Mike Hamrick, president Jerry Gilbert, head coach Dan D’Antoni and members of the team hold up the Conference USA championship trophy following the Herd’s win over Western Kentucky.

From champions to underdogs: confident Herd readies for the Big Dance

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor March 12, 2018

As Marshall men’s basketball approaches Friday’s first round NCAA Tournament matchup against the Wichita State Shockers (25-7 overall, 14-4 American Athletic Conference), the Herd shifts from conference...

(L-R) Marshall president Jerome Gilbert, head coach DAntoni and C-USA commissioner Judy MacLeod stand around the C-USA Championship trophy during the post-game celebration.

CHAMPS AT LAST

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor March 11, 2018

FRISCO, Texas — After 31 years of anticipation, the Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team earned a bid to the ‘Big Dance’—the NCAA Tournament—Saturday night after defeating the...

Jannson Williams (3) and Ajdin Penava (11) high-five during introductions.. Williams and Penava each recorded double-figure scoring against Southern Miss.

One game away: Herd earns rematch with WKU for NCAA berth

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor March 9, 2018

FRISCO, Texas—Junior guard Jon Elmore scored a team-high 26 points Friday afternoon as Marshall men’s basketball accomplished a decisive 85-75 semifinal win against Southern Miss at the Ford Center...

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