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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

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Marshall's Kiana Evans rushes toward the hoop for a two-point shot as the Herd takes on Middle Tennessee for the C-USA Women’s Basketball Semi Finals on Friday in Birmingham, AL.

Conference announces new site for 2018, 2019 basketball championships

Jacob Griffith, Reporter
May 16, 2017
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Freshman defender Metz Gonzalez passes the ball during the match versus East Tennessee State at the Hoops Family Field, September 4, 2016.

Eight Marshall athletic programs earn perfect NCAA academic progress rate scores

Jacob Griffith, Reporter
May 10, 2017
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New wide receivers Coach Dallas Baker speaks to members of the local media after spring practice April 8. Baker played under Marshall Head Coach Doc Holliday during his time at Florida from 2005 to 2007. Baker won a National Championship in 2006 And a Super Bowl With the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2009.

[Photo] Baker aims to replicate success at Huntington

Luke Creasy, Contributer
April 10, 2017
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[Video] VIDEO: Sit down with former Marshall wide receiver Troy Brown

March 30, 2017
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[Video] Marshall names new women’s basketball coach

Staff Reports
March 17, 2017
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[Video] Clock strikes midnight on Herd’s magical season as MTSU repeats as C-USA champs

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
March 12, 2017
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[Video] Cinderella story Herd romp into C-USA Title game with upset of La. Tech

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
March 10, 2017
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[Video] Elmore’s free throw helps Herd sneak past ODU in C-USA quarterfinals

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
March 10, 2017
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Browning-led Herd throttle Owls, advance to C-USA quarterfinals

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
March 9, 2017
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Marshall women's basketball head coach Matt Daniel directs his players from the sidelines in the Charleston Capital Classic last season.

Charlotte outlasts Herd in opening round of C-USA women’s basketball tournament

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
March 8, 2017
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[Video] Column: Herd women’s basketball needs answers fast

Joseph Ashley, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2017
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Herd volleyball’s Strickland named Assistant Director of Athletic Development for Big Green

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
February 7, 2017
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The Marshall football team takes the field ahead of their game with the Pittsburgh Panthers. Marshall ultimately lost the game 41-27, their second loss of the season to an ACC school.

Marshall football announces 2017 schedule

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
January 26, 2017
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Carter G. Woodson Lyceum established

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
January 20, 2017
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Marshall hockey captain Steven Macuch (11) brings the puck up the ice in an away game against the Wheeling Jesuit Redbirds.

Marshall hockey returns home for meeting with Dennison

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
January 20, 2017
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Marshall guard Stevie Browning (2) pulls up for a shot attempt over Pittsburgh guard Jamel Artis (1) in Wednesday's 112-106 loss to the Panthers.

Poor start sinks Herd in thriller versus Pittsburgh

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
December 30, 2016
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An irate Coach D'Antoni shouts over a call as the Herd takes on Middle Tennessee for the C-USA Men’s Basketball Semifinals on Friday in Birmingham, AL.

Marshall travels north for showdown with top-25 Bearcats

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
December 22, 2016
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Marshall’s Shayna Gore dribbles as the Herd take on the Ohio University Bobcats in the postseason WNIT game in Athens, Ohio.

Herd tame Bengals, break records to close out non-conference schedule

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
December 21, 2016
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[Video] Burks returns, but Herd struggle in sloppy victory

Jacob Griffith, Sports Editor
December 20, 2016
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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
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Herd look to continue hot streak at home versus Bluefield College

Troy Alexander and Jacob Griffith
December 9, 2016
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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
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Herd set to face rival Bobcats

Herd set to face rival Bobcats

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter
November 28, 2016
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[Video] Hilltoppers brutalize Marshall in final game of season

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
November 27, 2016
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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 25, 2016
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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
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File Photo 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
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Herd to face FAMU in home-opener

Herd to face FAMU in home-opener

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2016
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Column: On the outside, looking in

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2016
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[Video] Williams wins mayoral race over McCallister

Staff Reports
November 9, 2016
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Column: #CAB needs to end

Jacob Griffith, Reporter
November 7, 2016
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After injury, Akers ready to make an impact

After injury, Akers ready to make an impact

Jacob Griffith, Reporter
November 3, 2016
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Herd put season, bowl hopes on line

Herd put season, bowl hopes on line

Jacob Griffith, Reporter
November 3, 2016
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Column: Basketball season can’t come soon enough

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter
October 31, 2016
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Column: Deferring not a bad plan for Marshall football

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter
October 27, 2016
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Herd rolls out military-inspired helmets for second season

Herd rolls out military-inspired helmets for second season

Jacob Griffith, Reporter
October 20, 2016
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Stadium fire ruled arson

Stadium fire ruled arson

Jacob Griffith, Reporter
October 17, 2016
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Thundering Herd look to avoid 5-peat

Thundering Herd look to avoid 5-peat

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter
October 13, 2016
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Marshall football begins Conference USA play Saturday

Marshall football begins Conference USA play Saturday

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter
October 6, 2016
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Marshall football hits road for first time in 2016

Marshall football hits road for first time in 2016

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter
September 29, 2016
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Marshall athletics opens time capsule after 25 years

Marshall athletics opens time capsule after 25 years

Jacob Griffith, Reporter
September 29, 2016
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Morrell makes most of first career start

Morrell makes most of first career start

Jacob Griffith, Assistant Sports Editor, Reporter
September 26, 2016
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Marshall University and the fight against sexual assault

Marshall University and the fight against sexual assault

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
September 13, 2016
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Scouting Report: Morgan State

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2016
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Thundering Herd not overlooking Morgan State

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2016
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Herd football preparing for difficult Conference-USA schedule

Jacob Griffith, Reporter
September 5, 2016
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Bye week, but no off-week for Herd football

Bye week, but no off-week for Herd football

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2016
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Marshall football dismisses safety Tiquan Lang

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2016
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19th annual ‘Paint the Capital Green’ an event for all

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2016
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Marshall football head coach Doc Holliday speaks to the media during the 2015 season.

Holliday talks team strengths and position battles as team heads into spring practices

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 2016
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Column: Pro scouts taking notice of Herd’s football program

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2016
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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 7, 2016
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Marshall University senior Leah Scott goes for a shot Saturday against Middle Tennessee State University.

Marshall’s late push falls short, drops Senior Day game to Middle Tennessee

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
February 29, 2016
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Column: Peyton Manning’s fall from grace

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2016
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MU Women's Basketball Game at the Cam Henderson on Feb. 14, 2016. Shot during the second quarter.

Herd drops close game to Hilltoppers, 80-76

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2016
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Marshall University redshirt junior Tequila Hamilton goes for a lay up Thursday against the University of Texas at El Paso at the Cam Henderson Center.

Marshall women tops UTSA, move to 6-5 against conference opponenets

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2016
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Marshall football announces 2016 recruiting class

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2016
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Marshall University sophomore guard Taylor Porter brings the ball up-court during a game against Rice University Jan. 16 at the Cam Henderson Center.

Marshall women’s basketball team downs Old Dominion in snow-delayed game

Jacob Griffith, Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2016
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