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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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The Marshall University women's basketball team lost to Louisiana Tech University 68-67 Saturday. The Thundering Herd erased an eight point deficit to tie the game in the final seconds, but a free throw by LA Tech's Kelia Shelton with 0.8 seconds left in the game sealed the Herd's fate.

Herd women’s basketball loses heartbreaker to Southern Miss

Patrick O’Leary, Reporter • February 2, 2017

The Marshall University women’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker Thursday night at the Cam Henderson Center against Southern Miss. The Golden Eagles erased as much as a 21 point deficit, and scored...

President Gilbert hopes to adopt athletic guidelines from NCAA convention

Adam Stephens, Reporter • January 29, 2017

Student athletes who participate in sports at Marshall University have to juggle the responsibilities of practicing and competing in their sport, as well as achieving academic success. President Jerome...

Marshall guard CJ Burks (14) attempts a runner against UTSA Thursday night. Marshall won 92-71 to stay undefeated at the Cam Henderson Center.

Herd never trails, dominates UTSA in win

Patrick O’Leary, Reporter • January 27, 2017

The Marshall University men’s basketball team started the game on a 10-0 run and never trailed in a dominating 92-71 victory over UTSA Thursday night at the Cam Henderson Center. With the win, the Herd...

The Marshall football team takes the field ahead of their game with the Pittsburgh Panthers. Marshall ultimately lost the game 41-27, their second loss of the season to an ACC school.

Marshall football announces 2017 schedule

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor • January 26, 2017

The Marshall university football team announced its 2017 schedule via Twitter Thursday afternoon. Marshall opens their campaign Sept. 2 at home against Miami (OH). The Herd last faced off against the...

Herd rebound against Western Kentucky

Kaitlyn Shouse, Reporter • January 23, 2017

The Marshall University men’s basketball team rebounded after two straight away losses in an exciting 94-80 win against Western Kentucky University Saturday at the Cam Henderson Center. The win keeps...

Marshall hockey captain Steven Macuch (11) brings the puck up the ice in an away game against the Wheeling Jesuit Redbirds.

Marshall hockey returns home for meeting with Dennison

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor • January 20, 2017

Following a 15-2 road loss at the hands of Wheeling Jesuit last weekend, the Marshall men’s ice hockey team returns to South Charleston Friday night for a meeting with the Big Red of Dennison University. Despite...

Members of Marshall University’s swimming team dives into the pool during a meet last season at Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium.

Herd swimming and diving ready to return to action Friday

Patrick O’Leary, Reporter • January 19, 2017

After more than a month off from action, the Marshall University swimming and diving team will return to action on Friday, January 20th at the James Madison University Invitational. The team will travel...

Marshall guard Jon Elmore (33) drives to the basket against North Carolina Central on November 12. Elmore is one of nine players from the state of West Virginia on the team.

Column: Cam Henderson Center is home, sweet home for Marshall

Joseph Ashley, Assistant Sports Editor • January 16, 2017

Home court advantage is perhaps the biggest cliché in a sportswriter’s arsenal. The Marshall University Men’s basketball team is living up to that cliché. “You could hear the chant ‘bring...

Marshall University's men's basketball team broke their nine game losing streak, Saturday at the Cam Henderson Center, with a 78-71 win over UTEP. The win was Marshall's first C-USA game of the season.

Marshall basketball teams look to rebound Saturday against UAB

Patrick O’Leary, Reporter • January 13, 2017

After suffering losses Thursday night to Middle Tennessee, both the Marshall University men’s and women’s basketball teams look to rebound on Saturday vs UAB. With Conference USA scheduling, both the...

Marshall University senior Leah Scott goes for a shot Saturday against Middle Tennessee State University.

Blue Raiders break Herd’s undefeated home winning streak

Kaitlyn Shouse, Reporter • January 13, 2017

The Marshall Thundering Herd Women’s basketball team fell to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders to the Cam Henderson Center Thursday in a 63-71 third-straight loss, blemishing their 8-0 home game record. The...

Marshall's C.J. Burks (14) attempts a floater against Middle Tennessee during the C-USA Men’s Basketball Semifinals.

Marshall heads south for battle with Blue Raiders

Patrick O’Leary, Reporter • January 12, 2017

After two weekends of Conference USA basketball play, there are only two remaining undefeated teams in conference action. And after Thursday’s showdown between Marshall (11-6, 4-0 C-USA) and Middle Tennessee...

Marshall guard Stevie Browning (2) pulls up for a shot attempt over Pittsburgh guard Jamel Artis (1) in Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Panthers.

Poor start sinks Herd in thriller versus Pittsburgh

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor • December 31, 2016

They say it’s not how you start; rather, it’s how you finish. However, much as the Marshall Thundering Herd learned Wednesday night, how you start is pretty important, too. Good starts are especially...

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