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Marshall forward Talequia Hamilton (0) drives to the basket in a 62-43 win over Morgan State.

Hamilton’s uphill climb to stardom

Troy Alexander, Reporter December 12, 2016

Talequia Hamilton has had a basketball career more akin to an Oscar winning film than anything most NCAA players experience in their life. Hamilton, born and raised in the shadow of Marshall, first...

Marshall guard Taylor Porter (top) and Khadaijai Brooks (bottom) go up for a rebound against Morgan State on November 30. The Herd won 62-43.

Marshall dominates Bluefield College en route to sixth win

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter December 12, 2016

Back at home for the first time in two games, the Marshall women’s basketball team did everything it needed to do and then some in their 77-35 drubbing of the visiting Bluefield College Rams. It was...

Herd look to continue hot streak at home versus Bluefield College

Troy Alexander and Jacob Griffith December 9, 2016

The Marshall Thundering Herd women's basketball team hopes to get back in their winning ways against the Bluefield College Rams Sunday at home. Marshall returns home after a road trip that saw them...

Marshall forwards Alex Nikolic (21), Ryan Taylor (25) and Austin Loop (35) and guard Stevie Browning (2) watch a free throw attempt late in the Herd's 98-88 win over rival Ohio University. Marshall is 5-0 at home this season.

Herd return home for meeting with Toledo

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter December 8, 2016

Following their second straight loss, the Marshall men’s basketball team returns to the friendly confines of the Cam Henderson Saturday night for a meeting with Toledo Rockets of the Mid- American Conference. Marshall...

Herd set to face rival Bobcats

Herd set to face rival Bobcats

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter November 28, 2016

The Marshall men’s basketball team has another tough test on its hands Wednesday as the Herd welcome former-Mid American Conference foe Ohio University into Huntington, looking for their fifth win...

Hilltoppers brutalize Marshall in final game of season

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor November 27, 2016

They came. They saw. They conquered. That’s the easiest way to sum up Western Kentucky’s 60-6 thumping of the Marshall Thundering Herd Saturday night. With no hope of making a bowl game, Saturday’s...

Marshall junior guard Jon Elmore brings the ball up the court against Ohio State Friday night. Elmore recorded 25 points in the Herd's 111-70 loss to the Buckeyes.

Without Taylor, Herd fall to Buckeyes for first loss of season

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2016

Coming off four straight wins to open their season, the Marshall Thundering Herd men’s basketball team entered Friday’s matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes on somewhat of a roll. That is, until...

Marshall senior guard Stevie Browning drives in a game against North Carolina Central. Browning set a new career high in points against Morehead State, recording 32.

Browning’s career night lifts Herd over Morehead State

Troy Alexander, Reporter November 17, 2016

The Marshall Thundering Herd defeated the Morehead State Eagles 85-77 in a rivalry match that ended in sweet victory for the Herd. Marshall jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead to start the game but found...

Marshall junior forward Terrence Thompson speaks to the media following the Herd's 81-69 win over North Carolina Central last Saturday. Thompson recorded his first career double-double, finishing with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

For Thompson, breakout performance just another day at the office

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2016

When the Marshall men’s basketball team took the court Saturday for their season-opener against North Carolina Central, many were hoping for a win to kick off what should be an exciting season. The Herd...

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Marshall’s Kiana Evans surveys the defense as the Herd take on the Ohio Bobcats in a WNIT game last season in Athens, Ohio. Evans set a new career-high in points Tuesday night with 19.

Herd overcome slow start to down Florida A&M

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2016

Despite a sluggish first half, the Marshall women’s basketball team was able to overcome their struggles Tuesday night, riding three career-highs en route to a 77-67 win over Florida A&M in their...

Forty-six years later, time stands still

Forty-six years later, time stands still

Brooke Estep, Reporter November 14, 2016

“And in this moment once every year, throughout the town, throughout the school, time stands still.” These words from “We Are Marshall” ring in the ears of every Huntingtonian when November...

Herd to face FAMU in home-opener

Herd to face FAMU in home-opener

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2016

Fresh off a massive win on the road against University of Illinois, the Marshall women’s basketball team returns to Huntington Tuesday open the home portion of their schedule, facing off against the...

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