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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall baseball freshman outfielder Andrew Zban swings at a pitch in a game earlier this season.

Lane, strong pitching give Herd third straight series win

April 11, 2016

Marshall University baseball won its weekend series Sunday over the University of Texas at San Antonio two games to one with a 5-2 victory in the series’ rubber match. The Herd (17-13, 7-5) won the...

Infielder Alyssa Woodrum prepares for an at-bat earlier this season.

Herd offense falls flat in weekend series sweep against Conference USA foe Charlotte

April 11, 2016

The Marshall University softball team was swept in its three-game series over the weekend against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington. The Herd (20-20, 6-6)...

Track team’s Greer dealing with new physical tests in sophomore season

Danielle Wright, Reporter April 11, 2016

Marshall University sophomore Naja Greer has made a commendable impact on the women’s track team since joining the Herd, but this season she’s been faced with a physical obstacle that extends beyond...

Marshall University sophomore Terrence Thompson defends an inbound pass March 11 against Middle Tennessee State University in the Conference USA semifinals.

Thompson named one of C-USA’s Winter Spirit Service Award recipients

April 7, 2016

Marshall University men’s basketball player Terrence Thompson was one of 14 Conference USA student-athletes to earn the conference’s 2015-16 Winter Spirit Service Award. The award honored Thompson’s...

Track and field team competes in Hilltopper Relays

April 7, 2016

The Marshall University track and field team competes in the Hilltopper Relays Friday and Saturday in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The event is hosted by Western Kentucky University. The Hilltopper Relays...

Marshall University freshman Joshua Shapiro throws a pitch Tuesday against West Virginia University at Appalachian Power Park.

Marshall baseball heads south for three-game series against UTSA

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter April 7, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team (15-12, 5-4 C-USA) heads south for a three-game series against the University of Texas at San Antonio (11-17, 2-7 C-USA) for its fourth conference series of the season. Marshall...

Herd tennis team wraps up regular season

Danielle Wright, Reporter April 7, 2016

Marshall University’s tennis team wraps up its regular season with a three-match homestead beginning Friday as the team faces the University of Cincinnati. Marshall hosts Xavier University Sunday...

Marshall University junior pitcher Jordan Dixon throws a pitch in a game last season. Dixon’s 33 wins last season tied the program single-season program record leading to her being All-Conference USA Second Team.

Softball’s Dixon on the path to a legendary career at Marshall

Christian Hisman, Reporter April 6, 2016

Despite being in just her third season as a member of the Marshall University softball program, pitcher Jordan Dixon has already accumulated a large number of accomplishments in her tenure. Members...

Wide receiver Deon-Tay McManus attempts to catch a pass against Old Dominion University during the 2015 season.

McManus envisions breakout season in 2016

Danielle Wright, Reporter April 6, 2016

Marshall University redshirt sophomore wide receiver Deon-Tay McManus is expected to be one of the team’s top receiving options next season as he is looking to rebound from a subpar 2015 season. McManus...

Women’s golf team finishes sixth in Hoya Invitational

April 5, 2016

Marshall University’s golf team finished sixth Tuesday in the 11th annual Hoya Invitational in Beallsville, Maryland. Princeton University won the 10-team tournament by 13 strokes at 939. Georgetown...

Marshall University freshman Andrew Zban takes the plate earlier this season.

Marshall falls to WVU in extra innings, 5-4

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter April 5, 2016

Marshall University’s baseball team (15-12) fell to in-state rival West Virginia University (15-11), 5-4, Tuesday in extra innings at Appalachian Power Park. The Herd scored its first run in the first...

Marshall University head coach Shonda Stanton cheers on senior Kaelynn Greene during a game last season against Wright State University at Dot Hicks Field.

Herd looks to get back on track against Raiders

Christian Hisman, Reporter April 5, 2016

The Marshall University softball team (20-15, 6-3) travels to Dayton, Ohio Wednesday to face Wright State University (18-15, 5-1) in a doubleheader. After dropping two games to the University of Alabama...

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