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The Parthenon

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

Grading the Herd’s week four performance

Staff Report September 25, 2018

OFFENSE: D+ This was the first time that Isaiah Green looked like a freshman quarterback. Green threw for 270 yards but nearly a third of that yardage came on one play: an 82-yard touchdown pass to Marcel...

Quarterback Isaiah Green (17) runs off the field after NC State forced the Herd to punt. Green  is suppressed by NC State’s heavy coverage of Tyre Brady.

Herd football opens C-USA play at WKU

Morgan, Griffith September 25, 2018

Marshall football (2-1) will attempt to return to the win column Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium in its 7:30 p.m. matchup against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-3). “We have an opportunity this...

Junior forward Marah Abu-tayeh gestures for a pass from sophomore forward Canaan Booton in Marshall's home-opener against UT-Martin.  Abu-tayeh's is currently tied with her sister, Farah Abu-tayeh, for a team-leading 5 goals.

Women’s soccer rallies in second half, downs FIU

Sydney Shelton, Reporter September 23, 2018

  Marshall women’s soccer scored three second half goals to pull off a 3-2 comeback win over FIU Sunday at Hoops Family Field. With the win, Marshall moved to a record of 4-4-2 (2-1-0 C-USA),...

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday heads for the locker room at halftime of the Herd's season opener against Miami (Ohio).

NC State hands Marshall first loss

Sydney Shelton, Reporter September 23, 2018

In front of the 12th-largest crowd in Joan C. Edwards Stadium’s history, NC State football defeated Marshall 37-20 Saturday and improved to 3-0 on the season. With the loss, the Herd moved to 2-1. NC...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Isaiah Green warms up before Marshall's home opener. Green is the youngest Marshall starting quarterback since Rakeem Cato in 2014.

Herd football returns to field for rematch against NC State

Morgan Griffith, Reporter September 18, 2018

Marshall football (2-0) returns to Joan C. Edwards Stadium Saturday for its 7 p.m. matchup against NC State (2-0). “I think it’s a great opportunity for our program, our community and our fan base...

Venus Williams returns a ball in front of the Greenbrier logo.

The Greenbrier welcomes Williams sisters for Champions Tennis Classic

Sydney Shelton, Reporter September 18, 2018

  The Creekside Champions Tennis Classic took place last weekend at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Among multiple professional participants were tennis icons—and sisters—Venus...

Marshall-South Carolina matchup canceled

Marshall-South Carolina matchup canceled

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor September 12, 2018

Marshall football’s contest at South Carolina, originally scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m., has been canceled due to Hurricane Florence’s forecasted impact. “It’s the right thing to do,”...

Freshman Kyle Mitchell follows through on a drive.

Marshall men’s golf places sixth in home opener

Sydney Shelton, Reporter September 12, 2018

The Marshall men’s golf team placed sixth out of 15 overall in the Joe Feaganes Marshall Invitational Tuesday at Guyan Golf and Country Club. After a 4 1/2-hour weather delay, the teams competed in...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Isaiah Green warms up before Marshall's home opener. Green is the youngest Marshall starting quarterback since Rakeem Cato in 2014.

Marshall, South Carolina to battle Saturday

Morgan Griffith, Reporter September 11, 2018

UPDATE (Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m.): Marshall's game at South Carolina has officially been canceled due to Hurricane Florence. Marshall and South Carolina officials are looking at possible alternative, including...

Kyle Powers (left) carries equipment at the Steelers’ training camp as an assistant coach looks on. Powers has similar duties for Marshall’s athletic program during the school year.

Steelers, Ravens invite Marshall equipment managers to training camps

Derek Gilbert, Reporter September 11, 2018

Two NFL teams welcomed Marshall Equipment managers to assist with the teams’ training camps over the summer. Kyle Powers and Jacob Frye assisted the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, respectively,...

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday heads for the locker room at halftime of the Herd's season opener against Miami (Ohio).

Marshall football’s week two report card

Staff Report September 11, 2018

REPORT CARD Marshall 32, Eastern Kentucky 16 OFFENSE: C+ Isaiah Green had another solid effort, completing 23-of-39 passes for 278 yards and three touchdowns. Green did throw an interception, but it...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Isaiah Green warms up before Marshall's home opener. Green is the youngest Marshall starting quarterback since Rakeem Cato in 2014.

Herd football tops EKU in home opener

Derek GIlbert, Reporter September 11, 2018

Marshall Thundering Herd football defeated the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 32-16 Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The win moved Marshall to a record of 2-0, while EKU fell to a record of 1-1. “Every...

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