MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Marshall's women's basketball program has rebuilt rapidly under Coach Juli Fulks, posting a 22-6 overall record with a particularly dominant home performance of 14-2 at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia. The Thundering Herd, representing a university with 12,318 students founded in 1837, outscores opponents by an average margin of 11.2 points per game, averaging 73.5 PPG while limiting opponents to 62.3 PPG. Fulks has assembled a lean 14-player roster that has proved efficient in conference play, going 7-3 in Sun Belt Conference competition while maintaining strong away-court splits of 8-4.
Marshall's home-court dominance in the Cam Henderson Center separates the program's conference aspirations, where a perfect 14-2 home record ranks among the strongest home environments in the Sun Belt. The team's 11-point scoring margin demonstrates defensive intensity alongside offensive consistency, creating a winning formula that positions the Thundering Herd well within conference standings. With Fulks implementing systematic improvements and a manageable roster for intensive development, Marshall continues competing effectively within its mid-major conference framework heading deeper into the season.
KEY FACTS
| School | Marshall University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Sun Belt Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Venue | Cam Henderson Center |
| Head Coach | Juli Fulks |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Emily Bratton | G |
| 15 | Ni'Kiah Chesterfield | F |
| 21 | Emari Doby | G |
| 20 | Peyton Ilderton | G |
| 24 | Kassie Ingram | G |
| 2 | Blessing King | G |
| 3 | Timaya Lewis-Eutsey | G |
| 23 | Meredith Maier | F |
| 13 | Leyocha Marigney | F |
| 5 | Olivia Olson | G |
| 30 | Aarionna Redman | F |
| 4 | Zenthia Stowers | F |
| 1 | TreShondra Williams | F |
| 0 | Timberlynn Yeast | F |
SEASON RECORD
28-9
Overall
17-4
Home
11-5
Away
9-6
Conference
72.4 PPG / 62.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | Buffalo Bulls | W 53-39 |
| Nov 6 | Northern Kentucky Norse | W 68-53 |
| Nov 12 | Indiana Hoosiers | L 51-57 |
| Nov 15 | Kentucky Wildcats | L 44-76 |
| Nov 18 | Salem University Tigers | W 105-31 |
| Nov 21 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | W 85-54 |
| Nov 23 | IU Indianapolis Jaguars | W 81-70 |
| Nov 30 | Morehead State Eagles | L 56-66 |
| Dec 3 | Coppin State Eagles | W 75-53 |
| Dec 6 | Kent State Golden Flashes | W 70-62 |
| Dec 11 | Davis & Elkins Senators | W 105-40 |
| Dec 14 | Eastern Kentucky Colonels | W 75-50 |
| Dec 17 | App State Mountaineers | W 75-62 |
| Dec 20 | James Madison Dukes | W 83-74 |
| Jan 1 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | W 87-85 |
| Jan 3 | App State Mountaineers | W 53-48 |
| Jan 7 | Old Dominion Monarchs | W 77-70 |
| Jan 10 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | W 80-74 |
| Jan 15 | James Madison Dukes | L 43-80 |
| Jan 17 | Old Dominion Monarchs | L 82-84 |
| Jan 22 | Southern Miss Lady Eagles | W 61-52 |
| Jan 23 | UL Monroe Warhawks | W 82-75 |
| Jan 28 | Troy Trojans | L 82-85 |
| Jan 31 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 95-54 |
| Feb 5 | South Alabama Jaguars | W 69-60 |
| Feb 7 | Central Michigan Chippewas | W 88-81 |
| Feb 12 | Georgia State Panthers | W 71-56 |
| Feb 14 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 62-54 |
| Feb 19 | Georgia Southern Eagles | L 55-76 |
| Feb 21 | Georgia State Panthers | W 82-75 |
| Feb 27 | Georgia Southern Eagles | L 72-78 |
| Mar 6 | South Alabama Jaguars | L 58-73 |
| Mar 23 | UMBC Retrievers | W 66-53 |
| Mar 27 | Youngstown State Penguins | W 72-46 |
| Mar 30 | Army Black Knights | W 82-65 |
| Apr 2 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 69-62 |
| Apr 4 | Illinois State Redbirds | W 66-41 |
OTHER SPORTS AT MARSHALL
SUN BELT CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Arkansas State Red Wolves
- Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Georgia Southern Eagles
- Georgia State Panthers
- James Madison Dukes
- Old Dominion Monarchs
- Texas State Bobcats
- Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
- Troy Trojans
- Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns
- Louisiana Monroe Warhawks
- South Alabama Jaguars
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West Virginia Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Marshall Women's Basketball compete in?
- Marshall Thundering Herd Women's Basketball competes in the Sun Belt Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Marshall play women's basketball home games?
- Marshall Women's Basketball plays home games at Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, WV.
- Who is the head coach of Marshall Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Marshall Thundering Herd Women's Basketball is Juli Fulks.
- When was Marshall Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Marshall Women's Basketball is not currently available.