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ThursdayJuly 9, 2026

Preseason honors continue for Marshall football players

Four members of the Thundering Herd landed on Athlon's preseason first-team all-Sun Belt squad among a dozen across the four teams in total.

SundayJuly 5, 2026

Notebook: Harrison expresses gratitude, challenges Herd fans to maintain involvement

Marshall recently received a $1 million gift from Stephen New and wife Amy to help finalize the installation of new lighting in Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

ThursdayJuly 2, 2026

Notebook: Herd hoops to play at Ohio State, UNC

Marshall men's basketball will battle the Buckeyes and Tar Heels in less than a two-week stretch during November of the upcoming season.

ThursdayJune 25, 2026

Herd add former NBA player Padgett as assistant coach

Padgett comes to Huntington after spending the last four seasons as an assistant at Mississippi State.

Marshall adds premium seating to football stadium with Porch suites

— By Bill Cornwell HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Regardless of location, memories are made on a porch. Marshall Athletics is incorporating that idea in announcing the creation of a new premium seating area in the south end zone of Joan C. Edwards Stadium this fall. Four “Porch” units are being created and sold on a season-long

FridayJune 19, 2026

Marshall roundup: Men’s basketball adds Kuridza for second Tulane transfer of offseason

Visilije Kuridza has size, but lacks experience at the Division I level.

Phoebe Campbell to guide Marshall swimming and diving

Months after announcing its intention to cut the program and then reversing that decision, the Herd has found a new head coach.

WednesdayJune 17, 2026

Contingent of Marshall players honored by Phil Steele in preseason publication

Five players, including quarterback Carlos Del-Rio Wilson, are preseason first-team All-Sun Belt picks.

MondayJune 15, 2026

Ilderton to remain with Herd as Assistant Director of Basketball Operations

Having recently wrapped up a four-year playing career at Marshall, Logan native Peyton Ilderton will remain around the program.

SaturdayJune 13, 2026

Marshall officials detail plans for facility upgrades

Changes coming Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Cam Henderson Center and the Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex.

MondayJune 1, 2026

‘We have a lot of work to do to continue to climb the ladder in this conference’: Beals hopes for improvement after disappointing season

Marshall was projected fourth in the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Poll, but stumbled down the stretch and finished 10th.

TuesdayMay 26, 2026

Marshall notebook: Harrison pleased with how often Herd athletes give back to community

— By Bill Cornwell HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Since taking over as Director of Athletics at Marshall last fall, Gerald Harrison has made community service a major part of the department’s operation, much as he did at his prior stop of Austin Peay. Harrison’s first year at Marshall produced a huge service number, as MU student-athletes

WednesdayMay 20, 2026

Marshall outplayed by Louisiana in 11-1 season-ending setback

Herd handled in Sun Belt Conference Tournament opener to finish season 23-32.

MondayMay 18, 2026

Marshall basketball teams add to backcourt through transfer portal

The Herd men's team has two recent additions, while the women's squad gained a guard.

SundayMay 17, 2026

Marshall backs into Sun Belt Tournament after being swept by Bobcats

Thundering Herd claim No. 10 seed in 10-team event and will face No. 7 seed Louisiana on Thursday.

SaturdayMay 16, 2026

Marshall softball season ends in 11-1 loss to Duke

Prior to being eliminated, the Herd defeated Howard 4-2 to record a 38th victory this season.

FridayMay 15, 2026

Burko’s two home runs not enough as Marshall falls to Arizona, 7-5

The Herd hit four home runs, but Arizona's Grace Jenkins drove in six with a pair of long balls to move Marshall to the brink of elimination.

ThursdayMay 14, 2026

Excited for opportunity, Marshall looks to use underdog mentality to its advantage against Arizona

The Herd are in the NCAA Tournament for the third time and first since 2017.

Marshall concludes regular season with series at Texas State

The Thundering Herd and Bobcats are two of three teams tied for seventh place in the Sun Belt Conference.

MondayMay 11, 2026

Marshall roundup: Richard hired as STUNT head coach; baseball team through with home games after Virginia Tech opts out of matchup

Evynn Richard will be the first STUNT head coach at Marshall. She's been part of five National Championship teams as an assistant at Cal Baptist.