The Parthenon

Marshall softball edged by nationally-ranked Kentucky in defensive showdown

Danielle Wright, Reporter • March 16, 2016

The Marshall University softball team lost to the University of Kentucky Wildcats 1-0 Thursday in the final inning of action. With two outs and two strikes...

MU softball head coach achieves milestone wins mark with 500th victory

Christian Hisman, Reporter • March 16, 2016

The Marshall University softball team has had a lot of success over the past few years and head coach Shonda Stanton is one of the primary reasons. Now...

Marshall softball team sweeps Toldeo in doubleheader

Christian Hisman, Reporter • March 15, 2016

The Marshall University softball team swept Toledo University Tuesday in a doubleheader at Dot Hicks Field to continue its unbeaten start to conference...

Softball team hosts Toledo

March 14, 2016

Marshall University’s softball team continues its six-game home stand Tuesday when it faces the University of Toledo at Dot Hicks Field. The Herd will...

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

March 7, 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...

Marshall softball goes winless in Bama Bash tournament

February 29, 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...

Herd softball faces tough tests in Bama bash

Christian Hisman, Reporter • February 25, 2016

The Marshall University softball team heads to Tuscaloosa, Alabama Friday for the Bama Bash tournament, which will span the entire weekend. The University...

Memorial Wiffleball Tournament to honor deceased Marshall softball player

February 18, 2016

The Brothers of Alpha Sigma Phi are hosting a Memorial Wiffleball Tournament in memory of former Marshall University softball player Emileigh Cooper,...

Freshman Daiss named C-USA Softball Co-Player of the Week in collegiate debut

February 16, 2016

Marshall freshman infielder Briana Daiss was named Conference USA Softball Co-Player of the Week, the league announced earlier this week. In her first...

Former Marshall softball player made lasting impact on program

Brittanie Fowler, Reporter • February 15, 2016

When someone plays for a team, they play for more than themselves. They play for their family, friends, community, school and more importantly, for one...

Former Herd softball player dies in car wreck

February 8, 2016

Former Marshall softball player Emileigh Cooper died Friday after sustaining injuries from a car accident. Cooper played for the Herd from 2012 through...

Zerkle candidate for national softball POY

February 3, 2016

Marshall University softball junior outfielder Morgan Zerkle continues to rack up the accolades. Zerkle was named to the Top 50 “Watch List” for the...