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Marshall student and defensive lineman for the Thundering Herd football team Larry Aaron (93) died Thursday after complications from a bullet that injured his spine at a New Year’s Eve party in Maryland.

Marshall defensive lineman dies after complications from a stray bullet at New Year’s Eve Party in Maryland

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2018

Tragic shockwaves reverberated around the Marshall University campus Thursday afternoon as news broke of the passing of Thundering Herd defensive lineman Larry Aaron. “Marshall University lost a very...

Herd baseball takes two over Rattlers, wins series

Luke Creasy, Reporter February 19, 2018

Marshall baseball opened the 2018 season in Tallahassee, Florida this past weekend by taking two games from a three-game set with the Florida A&M University Rattlers. The Herd started with a 17-5...

Marshall guard C.J. Burks (14) drives past FIU guard Eric Lockett in a game during the 2017-18 season.

Burks, Herd sweep Rice, North Texas

Courtney Andrews, Reporter February 19, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball clinched two road wins this past weekend in Texas against Rice and North Texas. The Herd improved to 19-8 overall and 10-4 in conference play following the sweep of the Texas...

Herd softball wins three at Michelle Smith Pediatric Cancer Invite

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2018

Marshall softball quadrupled its win total over the weekend at the Michelle Smith Pediatric Cancer Invite in Clearwater, Florida. The Herd entered the tournament with one win on the season, but went 3-2...

Herd baseball opens 2018 with road trip, three-game series

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor February 16, 2018

Thundering Herd baseball commences the 2018 regular season this Friday in Tallahassee, Florida, as longtime Head Baseball Coach Jeff Waggoner leads his team to Florida A&M University for a three-game...

Marshall track and field races to Conference USA Indoor Championships

Luke Creasy, Reporter February 15, 2018

This past weekend, Marshall University track & field dominated in its final home meet of the 2018 spring season. The Herd now will turn its focus to the Conference USA Indoor Championships Saturday...

Herd fans express discontent with a referees call on the court. This happens frequently at home games.

Herd men’s basketball thrives in front of home crowd

Luke Creasy, Reporter February 12, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball returned home to the Cam Henderson Center over the weekend and won both games in a two-game home stand against Conference USA opponents Florida International and Florida Atlantic. Marshall...

Childress, Blazers edge Gore, Herd in #Play4Kay Game

Courtney Andrews, Reporter February 12, 2018

A late surge by the Marshall women’s basketball team (7-17, 1-10 Conference USA) wasn’t enough to defeat UAB (20-3, 9-1 CUSA) Saturday afternoon at the Cam Henderson Center. The Blazers defeated the...

Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) shoots a 3-pointer around an FIU defender during their matchup in the 2017-18 season. Elmores shooting from beyond the arc is a staple in Marshalls offense.

Herd men’s basketball battles past FIU

Courtney Andrews, Reporter February 12, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball (16-8, 7-4 C-USA) edged the FIU Panthers (11-4, 5-7 C-USA) 76-66 Thursday night at the Cam Henderson Center. “It was an ugly win,” junior guard Jon Elmore said.  “I...

Talequia Hamilton fends off an opposing player during the Herds home games against FIU Jan. 28.

King, Golden Eagles outlast Herd women’s basketball in Hattiesburg

Courtney Andrews, Reporter February 5, 2018

Southern Miss women’s basketball was too much for Marshall women’s basketball Sunday as the Golden Eagles downed the Herd, 70-61. With the loss, the Herd dropped to 7-15 overall (1-8 C-USA) while...

Dan DAntoni has his squad at 5-0 in Conference USA play for the first time since the  2015-16 season. Marshall is the lone remaining unbeaten team in C-USA play.

Marshall men’s basketball secures first win in El Paso

Courtney Andrews, Reporter February 5, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball outlasted UTEP Saturday evening in the Herd’s first-ever victory in El Paso, Texas, 74-65. Not only did the Herd walk away with the win, but junior guard C.J. Burks reached...

Marshalls 2018 softball team poses for a photo with three-time National Pro Fastpitch Most Valuable Player Kelly Kretschman at the Herds annual Diamond Club banquet.

Softball legend inspires Herd before season

Luke Creasy, Reporter February 5, 2018

Marshall University softball celebrated its 25th year as a program at its 7th Annual Diamond Club Banquet Friday, while also introducing new players and staff. Those in attendance were introduced to...

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