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Herd fans express discontent with a referee's 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. Elmore's shooting from beyond the arc is a staple in Marshall's 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 Herd's 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 D'Antoni 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...

Marshall's 2018 softball team poses for a photo with three-time National Pro Fastpitch Most Valuable Player Kelly Kretschman at the Herd's 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...

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 Marshall's 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...

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