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He's been billed by many college basketball experts as, "the best player you've never heard of." Hassan Whiteside is doing a good job of shedding the last part of that statement.

Dec. 14, 2009 Five in Double Figures as Marshall Defeats Troy 99-70 Special to Huntingtonnews.net Huntington, WV -- Senior forward Tyler Wilkerson led five Marshall players in double figures as the Thundering Herd defeated Troy University 99-70 Dec.

Tyler Wilkerson scored 19 points to lead five players in double figures as the Marshall Thundering Herd completed a 99-70 rout of the Troy Trojans in a non-conference tussle at the Cam Henderson Center.

Dec. 6, 2009 Thundering Herd Men's Basketball Travels To Binghamton Monday Night Special to Huntingtonnews.net Huntington, WV -- The Marshall University men's basketball team travels to defending America East champion Binghamton Monday Dec.

For a 10 minute stretch, it looked as if Marshall's road woes were rearing their ugly head again.

Coming off a 58-50 loss in a close game to the talented Rider University Broncs, Binghamton University men's basketball team will look to redeem itself in its next two games.

With a schedule that includes the likes of college basketball powers North Carolina, West Virginia and Memphis, it would have been easy for Marshall to overlook Division II Salem International on Thursday.

Marshall looks to improve to 5-1. HUNTINGTON -- COURTESY: MARSHALL SPORTS INFORMATION The Marshall University mena s basketball team hosts Salem International Dec.

Nov. 30, 2009 Marshall Men's Basketball Takes Global Invitational Title Thundering Herd Defeats Ohio 60-53; Hassan Whiteside Leads MU With Career Night Special to Huntingtonnews.net Charleston, WV - Freshman center Hassan Whiteside posted a career-best game, just missing a triple-double, with 14 points, 17 rebounds and nine blocks to lead the ...

If anyone would know, it would be Steve Roccaforte. He is Lamar's men's basketball coach, and in a three-day stretch this week, Roccaforte's Cardinals faced both Ohio University and Marshall University on the road.

Whiteside leads Marshall past Ohio 60-53 Eds: APNewsNow. Marshall 60, Ohio 53. CHARLESTON, W. Va.

Marshall University students are taking a breather from schoolwork for Thanksgiving break, but class is still in session at the Cam Henderson Center.

Marshall will try to right itself tonight after getting roughed up by Old Dominion as the Thundering Herd plays Lamar at 7 p.m. today at Cam Henderson Center.

Gerald Lee scored a season-high 22 points, 14 in the second half, as Old Dominion remained unbeaten with a 70-62 victory over Marshall on Saturday night.

What the MTSU men's basketball team lacks its opponent has in spades. The Blue Raiders struggled in the paint in their last game, particularly scoring and rebounding with any consistency.

There were several reasons to be optimistic after Marshall's 79-63 season-opening win over North Carolina A&T. The Thundering Herd outrebounded the Aggies 50-39 and had assists on 19 of its 28 field goals.

Tirrell Baines scored 12 points and Damier Pitts sank four free throws in the final 35 seconds to help Marshall hold off Middle Tennessee State 63-60 on Tuesday night.

Nov. 16, 2009 Johnson Ties Career High With 22 To Lead Marshall Past N.C. A&T 79-63 In Men's Basketball Opener Tyler Wilkerson Records 20 Rebounds; Most By A MU Player In A Game Since 1986 Special to Huntingtonnews.net Huntington, WV --- Shaquille Johnson tied his career high with 22 points to lead Marshall University past North Carolina A&T 79-63 ...

After fending off a first half three-point explosion, Marshall bested North Carolina A&T in their regular season opener, 79-63. Shaquille Johnson led the way, matching his career-high with 23 points.

Marshall defeats North Carolina A&T 79-63 Eds: APNewsNow. Marshall 79, North Carolina A&T 63.