Marshall Thundering Herd

HUNTINGTON -- Marshall women's basketball faces a tall task Monday in Cam Henderson Center.

HUNTINGTON -- A career high passing total was established, but still, quarterback Brian Anderson and Marshall University football suffered another frustrating loss.

HUNTINGTON -- For Marshall fans that had been itching for something to cheer about, the itch relief was found on Sunday.

Two early goals lifted No. 12 Tulsa past the Marshall University men's soccer team in the Conference USA championship match on a rainy day at the Hurricane Soccer and Track Complex on the campus of the University of Tulsa Sunday afternoon.

Shaquille Johnson tied his career high with 22 points to lead Marshall past North Carolina A&T 79-63 in the 2009-10 men's basketball season opener

Marshall University divers Rachel Hannum and Haley Holmquist set career-best records in the 1-meter and 3-meter dives, respectively, as the Herd outlasted Radford, 146-88, and Campbell, 127-109, Saturday afternoon in the Dedmon Center Natatorium.

The state of Georgia is loaded with running backs in 2010 and Rajaan Bennett is one of the best. Watch some of his senior video here on ScoutTV.

Michael Carlisle says that Mississippi State is recruiting him the hardest. “The coaches there are great,” he said about the Bulldogs. “I have a good relationship with them and I like how they treat you like family. They make me feel very wanted.” He is being recruited by Bulldogs offensive line coach John Hevesy. “Coach Hevesy was at my last game last week. He’s really down-to-earth and is..."

The Patriots have been improving each week as they get more comfortable with the new faces around the roster. They'll need to continue that momentum this week as the games get tougher. Here are some stats and trends to keep an eye on.