Clint Moak Named Sun Belt Baseball Pitcher of the Week
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall freshman Clint Moak has been named the Sun Belt Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Week after a standout performance in a 5-0 victory over No. 13 Southern Miss. Moak threw a complete-game shutout, allowing seven hits, two walks, and striking out four while keeping the Golden Eagles from scoring. The right-hander […]
Marshall Basketball Roster Stabilizes
Two Herd starters from last season say they’ll be back next year By Bill Cornwell Marshall Men’s Basketball Coach Cornelius Jackson is working to retool his team for the 2025-2026 season, but he got some news this week that brings some stability to the Thundering Herd’s roster. Starting guards Dezayne Mingo and Jalen Speer announced […]
1974 Marshall Football Captain Jesse Smith to Keynote 2025 Spring Fountain Ceremony
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Jesse Smith, the captain of the 1974 Marshall Football team, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Spring Fountain Ceremony, which will take place at 11:30 a.m. on April 12 at the Marshall Memorial Fountain. The event, which is a longtime tradition, will precede the 2025 Marshall Football Spring Game, […]
Herd Baseball Walks Off EKU in Extra Innings, 2-1
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s baseball team clinched a 2-1 win over Eastern Kentucky in 10 innings at Jack Cook Field on Tuesday, extending their perfect record in extra-inning games this season to 3-0. The win improves the Herd’s overall record to 14-15. Head Coach Greg Beals praised his team’s resilience. “It’s always good to […]
Poca’s Toby Payne Looks to Prosper in New Marshall Offense
Marshall’s fourth week of Spring Football Practice begins Tuesday afternoon By Bill Cornwell Marshall Football hopes to extensively use the tight end in new offensive coordinator Rod Smith’s attack. One potential beneficiary of that renewed emphasis is redshirt junior tight end Toby Payne of Poca, W.Va. Payne had a productive 2024 season as the Thundering […]
Marshall Football’s Offense Motivated to Improve
The Thundering Herd’s first spring scrimmage is Friday HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — After seven practices, the lessons learned by the Marshall football team will be put to the test on Friday as the Thundering Herd conducts its first live-ball scrimmage at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. After Thursday’s practice, new MU head coach Tony Gibson said he’s […]
Marshall’s Lara Check Earns Sun Belt Field Athlete of the Week Honors
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University junior Lara Check was named the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Field Athlete of the Week after a standout performance at the Hurricane Invitational in Miami, Florida, where she delivered a career-best long jump of 6.24 meters (20 feet, 5.75 inches). Check’s impressive mark not only clinched the event win but also vaulted […]
Luniushina, Hart Headline Marshall’s Sun Belt Honors
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall’s Kseniia Luniushina was named Sun Belt Swimming Performer of the Year and Freshman of the Year, highlighting a strong showing for the Thundering Herd in the conference’s postseason awards. Luniushina set multiple Sun Belt records, including the 50 Freestyle and 100 Backstroke, breaking the 100 Back mark four times. She also helped the Herd’s 400 Medley Relay team set […]
Marshall Softball Moves to No. 17 in D1Softball Mid-Major Rankings; Hoskins Earns Freshman Recognition
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall softball (19-13, 5-1 SBC) is ranked No. 17 in the D1Softball Mid-Major Rankings for Week 7. The Herd has won six straight and 13 of its last 15. The rankings, released weekly, highlight teams outside the Power 5 conferences. Hoskins Earns Mid-Season Freshman Honors Redshirt freshman Chandler Hoskins is No. 7 […]
Marshall Baseball Falls 7-0 at WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Marshall University’s baseball team (12-13) dropped a 7-0 decision to West Virginia (20-3) on Tuesday night. The Mountaineers scored six of their seven runs in the first three innings, including a four-run third. Marshall’s bullpen performed well, allowing just one run over 5.1 innings. Alex McKay tossed 2.1 scoreless frames, and both […]