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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Column: Pro scouts taking notice of Herd’s football program

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2016

Almost a year ago today, nine NFL scouts filed into Marshall’s facility to evaluate 12 Herd seniors heading into the NFL draft. My, how times have changed for the program. After another 10-win season...

Marshall men’s basketball begins conference tourney action

Christian Hisman, Reporter March 10, 2016

The Marshall University men’s basketball team starts its conference tournament Thursday as it takes on the University of Texas at El Paso. The third-seeded Herd secured a first-round bye due to its...

Marshall baseball falls to Ohio, 4-1

March 10, 2016

Marshall University’s baseball  team dropped a 4-1 decision Wednesday to Ohio University at the Kennedy Center Field. With the loss, the Herd drops to 4-6 on the season while the Bobcats move to 5-7. ...

Marshall University senior James Kelly handles the ball during a game against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Feb. 18 at the Cam Henderson Center.

Kelly eyes opportunity to play professionally

Danielle Wright, Reporter March 10, 2016

Marshall University men’s basketball senior James Kelly’s career at the university will soon come to an end. Kelly said after the conference tournament ends, he plans to play in the Portsmouth Invitational...

Marshall University senior Leah Scott goes for a lay-up Feb. 27 against Middle Tennesse State University.

Marshall women’s basketball team rolls over FIU, advances to quarterfinals

March 10, 2016

Marshall University’s women’s basketball team defeated Florida International University, 76-44, Wednesday and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament. The victory represented...

Marshall University senior guard Leah Scott brings the ball up the court Feb. 2 at the Cam Henderson Center against the University of Texas at El Paso.

Marshall women’s basketball faces FIU in second round of C-USA Championship

March 9, 2016

Marshall  University’s  women’s  basketball team faces Florida International University Wednesday   in  the second round of the Conference USA Women’s Basketball Championship. While No. 6 Marshall...

Column: Marshall men’s basketball: C-USA Tournament and a potential Capital Classic rematch

John Fauss, Contributor March 9, 2016

The Conference USA tournament is upon the Herd after a regular season filled with excitement, frustration, heart-breaking and heart-stopping finishes. Now, the time of the postseason is here, and Marshall...

Marshall University senior offensive lineman Clint Van Horn takes the field during a game last season at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Van Horn gets another chance to raise NFL Draft stock in sixth year

Christian Hisman, Reporter March 9, 2016

Senior offensive lineman Clint Van Horn was recently granted a sixth-year of eligibility to suit up for Marshall University next season, which gives him the opportunity to potentially raise his NFL Draft...

Sophomore guard Taylor Porter shoots a 3-pointer against UAB Feb. 25.

Women’s basketball earns consecutive road wins, sixth seed in tournament

March 8, 2016

Marshall University women’s basketball closed out the regular season Saturday with a 63-53 win on the road against the University of Southern Mississippi. With victory the Herd finished the regular...

Junior guard Austin Loop handles the ball on a fast break in a game earlier this season. Loop hit the game-winning buzzer-beater Saturday.

Loop hits game winner in overtime to secure victory, three seed in conference tournament

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

Marshall University men’s basketball defeated the University of Southern Mississippi Saturday on a last-second, buzzer-beating field goal just days after losing a game in similar heartbreaking fashion...

Herd baseball completes weekend sweep

March 8, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team swept Lehigh University over the weekend to improve its record to 4-5 for the season. The second game of the three-game sweep gave Herd head coach Jeff Waggoner his...

MU softball goes 3-2 in weekend tourney, set to start conference play

March 8, 2016

The Marshall University softball team went 3-2 in the Campbell University Tournament over the weekend. Marshall earned a pair of victories over the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and defeated Loyola...

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