Every year the Thundering Herd and Mountaineers off in the state capital. Marshall and West Virginia first met in 1929. However, the matchup didn’t become a regular fixture until 1978. The Mountaineers hold a 33-11 lead in the all-time series, but you’ll always be in for a good matchup when these two meet.
Marshall and Ohio have a long-running rivalry that stems from the Thundering Herds’ time in the MAC. Despite Marshall’s departure from the MAC, there are still a lot of bragging rights on the line when these two meet, so don’t miss your chance to see Marshall take on Ohio.
Marshall Thundering Herd Stadium Guide
In Game
Marshall University is a big part of the Huntington, West Virginia community and as a result, lots of fans from all over the area come out to support the Thundering Herd men’s basketball team. Even when the team isn’t doing so hot, you’ll find a good-sized crowd at the Henderson Center.
You’ll see green everywhere inside the Henderson Center. Everyone here is decked out in green, and you’ll hear chants of “We are Marshall!” echoing throughout the arena before, during, and after the game.
Not only is the Henderson Center home to some incredible fan support, but it also offers some nice tributes to past Marshall players and teams. The Wall of Fame honors the best players in Thundering Herd history, and you’ll see banners hanging above the court celebrating the program’s past accomplishments.
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The Thundering Herd are in the fabric of Huntington and the tight bond between the team and the community make a trip to Huntington a worthwhile experience for any big college hoops fan.
Take a moment before the game starts to check out the banners hanging from the rafters of the Cam Henderson Center. The banners showcase the school's NCAA Tournament appearances, conference championships, and NIT appearances, so take a minute remember all of your favorite Marshall teams of the past.
Stop by the Wall of Fame to see all of the best Thundering Herd players from the past. The Wall of Fame honors each player with a portrait of him and is a must-see for any college hoops fan.
Don’t miss Marco the Buffalo when attending a Marshall basketball game. The beloved mascot is a big part of Marshall sporting events, and you never know what he’ll do next, so keep an eye out for him at the game.
Support the Thundering Herd by taking part in the Marshall free throw gesture. During the first shot, fans will raise their arm and make a Hook ‘Em Horns sign with their hand. After the shot is made, bring your arm down and chant “swoosh!. Then for the second shot do the same thing only with both arms.
Cheerleaders
The Marshall cheerleaders do an excellent job of leading cheers throughout the game. Their routines get everyone on their feet and involved in the action, so join in on the cheers and show off your Marshall school spirit.
We are the sons of Marshall
Sons of the great John Marshall
Year after year we go to Marshall U.
Cheering for our team and gaining knowledge, too
Proudly we wear our colors
Love and loyalty we share
Sure from far and near
You’ll always hear
The wearing of the green
For it’s the Green and White of Marshall U.
“Fight On”
Show me a Scotchman
Who doesn’t love a thistle
Show me an Englishman
Who doesn’t love a rose
Show me a true-heart
A son of dear old Marshall
Who doesn’t love to win, Hey!
M-A-R-S-H-A-L-L
Fight, Fight for dear old Marshall U.
Fight On
Show me a Scotchman
Who doesn’t love a thistle
Show me an Englishman
Who doesn’t love a rose
Show me a true-heart
A son of dear old Marshall
Who doesn’t love to win, Hey!
M-A-R-S-H-A-L-L
Fight, Fight for dear old Marshall U.
Alma Mater
Marshall gracious Alma Mater,
we thy name revere;
may each noble son and daughter
cherish thine honor dear.
May thy lamp be ever bright,
guiding us to truth and light,
as a beacon o’er dark waters.
This is for thee our prayer.
May the years be kind to Marshall,
may she grow in fame.
May her children fail her never,
true to her beacon flame.
May her spirit, brave and strong,
honor right and conquer wrong;
this the burden of our song,
ever her truth proclaim.
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