Herd holds off Bison in NCAA tournament

DURHAM, N.C. (WSAZ) - The Marshall softball team used the long ball to their advantage Saturday afternoon in the NCAA softball tournament. After falling behind 2-0 to the Howard Bison, Sydni Burko and Abby Darnley each hit a two run home run to help the Herd beat the Bison 4-2 in an elimination game.

Marshall takes on host team Duke in less than 30 minutes down in Durham.