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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Herd baseball takes on Lehigh in first home game of season

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter March 4, 2016

The Marshall University baseball team welcomes Lehigh University for the Herd’s first home game of the season 12 p.m. Saturday at the Kennedy Center. In Marshall’s last outing, the team lost all...

Herd women defeat Bulldogs, 54-52

March 4, 2016

The Marshall University women’s basketball defeated Louisiana Tech University, 54-52, Thursday to pick up just its second win in its last six games. With the victory the Herd moves to an 8-9 conference...

Marshall University junior Derya Turhan takes a swing last season during a match at the Huntington Tennis Club.

Marshall tennis team hosts FIU and VCU this weekend

March 4, 2016

Marshall University’s tennis team begins a two-match homestand this weekend beginning 5 p.m. Friday against Florida International University at the Huntington Tennis Club. Marshall is 4-6 following...

Junior forward Ryan Taylor drives past a defender in a game against UTEP last season. Taylor’s 14.4 PPG ranks third on the team this season.

Second place in conference standings up for grabs in Marshall, Louisiana Tech matchup

Christian Hisman, Reporter March 3, 2016

The Marshall University men’s basketball team is set to take on Louisiana Tech University 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cam Henderson Center in a game that has major implications on the Herd’s seeding heading...

Playing without a home

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter March 3, 2016

Along Route 2, about seven miles outside of Marshall University’s campus, lies the YMCA Kennedy Center. This recreational park is home to a swimming pool, soccer fields and the George T. Smailes baseball...

Women’s soccer announces 2016 recruiting class

March 3, 2016

Marshall University women’s soccer announced its 2016 recruiting class Wednesday when it added 12 players to the roster. “It’s an exciting and big class,” Marshall head coach Kevin Long. “With...

Women’s hoops attempts to halt losing streak

March 3, 2016

Marshall University women’s basketball will take on Louisiana Tech University 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Ruston, La. The Herd (17-10, 7-9) has struggled as of late, losing four of its last five games. The...

Marshall University redshirt freshman C.J. Burks pulls up for a 3-point shot against Florida International University earlier this season at the Cam Henderson Center.

3-point shot a major weapon in Herd’s offense

Danielle Wright, Reporter March 2, 2016

While Marshall University men’s basketball team is in a three-team tie for the second-best in-conference record (11-5), one stat the Herd is running away with this season is 3-point shots made. In...

Men’s golf team finishes fifth in Davidson Invitational

March 2, 2016

Marshall University’s men’s golf team finished fifth in the Davidson College Invitational Tuesday in Davidson, North Carolina. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in first place in...

Marshall University junior Daniel Jodah brings the ball up-field last season.

Herd soccer team announces 2016 recruiting class

March 2, 2016

Marshall University’s men’s soccer coach Bob Gray announced the team’s 2016 recruiting class earlier this week. The Herd welcomed eight players to its program. “With a large group of seniors...

Column: Let the madness ensue

John Fauss, Contributor March 2, 2016

When it comes to the postseason for college basketball, the powerhouse teams may be wise to heed the following warning: Beware the Ides of March. Okay, so maybe college basketball doesn’t quite have...

Marshall University sophomore Elicia D’Orazio tags a player out during a game last season at Dot Hicks Field.

Marshall softball goes winless in Bama Bash tournament

March 1, 2016

The Marshall University softball team lost all five of its games over the weekend in the Bama Bash tournament in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The University of Alabama hosted the tournament, and the University...

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