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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Junior guard C.J Burks prepares to reviece a pass from junior forward Ajdin Penava. Burks continues his five-game streak of leading the Herd in total points scored, as he comes off a 29-point scoring performance against 
Western Kentucky.

Herd men’s basketball finishes Texas two-step, takes on UTEP

Luke Creasy, Reporter February 1, 2018

Following its clash with the UTSA Roadrunners Thursday, the Marshall  University men’s basketball team continues its swing through the Lone Star State when it takes on the UTEP Miners Saturday evening...

Elicia D’Orazio fields a line drive at second base in a regular season home game. D’Orazio plays all over the infield, primarily at second base.

D’Orazio conquers pressure, readies for senior season with Herd softball

Courtney Andrews, Reporter February 1, 2018

Every college athlete has certain amount of pressure put on them. Whether it’s how they perform in their sport or in the classroom, the pressure is felt almost every day. But, there’s an added pressure...

Marshall guard Shayna Gore (14) celebrates a win in front of Marshalls pep band.

Herd snaps six-game skid, beats FIU

Courtney Andrews, Reporter January 29, 2018

Marshall women’s basketball (7-13, 1-6 C-USA) secured its first in-conference victory Sunday afternoon with a 78-75 win in nail-biting fashion against FIU (6-14, 3-4 C-USA). “Obviously that feels...

Junior guard Jon Elmore puts up a floating shot around three WKU defenders. Elmore creates chances for points by splitting opposing defenses.

Herd hoops fights for first place, falls to WKU in rematch

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor January 29, 2018

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.— More than 7,300 fans filed into E.A. Diddle Arena Saturday night to witness a Conference USA men’s basketball showdown between the Marshall Thundering Herd and the Western Kentucky...

Herd runs strong at 2018 Thundering Herd Invitational

Luke Creasy, Reporter January 29, 2018

Marshall track and field returned home this weekend with a strong performance inside the Chris Cline Indoor Athletics Facility at the 2018 Thundering Herd Invitational. Appalachian State won the meet...

Herd women’s hoops drops sixth-straight conference game

Courtney Andrews, Reporter January 27, 2018

Marshall Women’s Basketball (6-13, 0-6 C-USA) dropped another conference game Friday night against Middle Tennessee State University (12-8, 4-3 C-USA) at the Cam Henderson Center by a score of 73-57. "You...

Maddie Silver returns a shot against UTEP in the 2017 Conference USA tournament.

Herd tennis heads to Sunshine State to open spring

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2018

Marshall tennis opens its spring season this weekend when it heads to Gainesville, Florida for the regional round of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) Kick-Off Weekend. The Herd opens...

Darius George dunks against UAB. George returned to action last week after missing six games with an injury.

Herd hoops healthy for the Hilltoppers, hostile environment

Luke Creasy, The Parthenon January 25, 2018

After defeating Middle Tennessee State and UAB at home last week, the Marshall men’s basketball team has its sight set on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Marshall (14-6, 5-2 C-USA) will take to the...

WKU topples Herd with late run

Luke Creasy, Reporter January 22, 2018

Marshall women’s basketball (6-12, 0-5 C-USA) returned to the Cam Henderson Center Sunday afternoon to face Conference USA front-runner Western Kentucky (14-5, 5-1 C-USA). A late surge from WKU curbed...

Marshall seniors pose poolside after their final home meet. Pictured (L-R): Emma Lockyer, Madi Pulfer, Savannah Ruedt, Anna Lynch, Rachel DePietro, Lauren Cowher, Shir Wasserman.

Marshall Swim & Dive succumbs to Liberty on senior day

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor January 22, 2018

Marshall University Swim and Dive fell to the Liberty University Lady Flames Saturday at the Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium in its final home meet of the season. After losing to the Lady Flames 160-140...

Junior forward Ajdin Penava fights for a turnover on defense. Penava continues to lead the nation in blocks.

Burks, defense clinch overtime win for Marshall Men’s Basketball

Courtney Andrews, Reporter January 21, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball (14-6, 5-2 CUSA) won Saturday night over UAB (13-7, 4-3 CUSA) in overtime in front of a packed Cam Henderson Center by a score of 86-78. With the victory, Marshall knocked...

Head coach Dan DAntoni smiles as time expires in the second half. The win marks his 60th as Marshalls head coach.

Herd defense stifles reigning champs

Courtney Andrews, Reporter January 19, 2018

Marshall men’s basketball (13-6, 4-2 C-USA) won decisively against Conference USA-leading Middle Tennessee (13-5, 5-1 C-USA) Thursday evening at the Henderson Center. The Herd improves to 11-1 at...

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