College Basketball - Conference USA

Marshall Thundering Herd

Location: Hurlington, WV University Founded: 1837 Enrollment: 16,400 Nickname: The Thundering Herd Mascot: Buffalo School Colors: Kelley Green and White Joined the C-USA: 2005 Varsity Sports: 14 U. President: Stephen J. Kopp Director of Athletics: Bob Marcum Basketball Head Coach: Donnie Jones Conference Titles: none Basketball Arena: Cam Henderson Center Current Capacity: 9,600 First Year of Basketball: 1906

The Thundering Herd men’s basketball team was formed in 1906; throughout its history the team has been a very strong program despite not winning a conference title. 

The team’s first coach was Boyd Chambers along side with Cam Henderson who had a record of 362-160. Henderson revolutionized the game of college basketball with his zone defense and fast break.

In the 2005 season the school switched to the Conference USA and established a 12-17 record and several notable accomplishments.

During the season 2006-07 the thundering Herd finished with a 13-19 record in hand of coach Ron Jirsa, who remained with the team until last year on April 2007. For the season 2007-08 they improve their record to 16-14 and a conference record of 8-8. With those results the Thundering Herds got into the CUSA tournament but lost in the first round against Tulane 47-48. For this 2008-09 Marshall wants to get further in the Conference USA tournament.

The team plays its home games at the Cam Henderson Center.

Marshall 2009/2010 Schedule

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