After playing its first thirteen games away from Huntington, Marshall Softball will play in its home opener against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Dot Hicks Softball Field, 3 p.m. Wednesday. Marshall is currently 6-8 after competing in early season tournaments in Alabama and Florida.
The Herd is no stranger to beginning the season in enemy territory. Considering the variable weather in the Tri-State area in early February, preseason tournaments located south of the Mountain State are common for the green and white. Marshall played 18 games before its home opener in 2017, and 17 games before opening at home in 2016.