Marshall Athletics Honors Graduating Student-Athletes In Spring 2026

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Athletics recognized 56 student-athletes who have wrapped up their degrees and will walk across the stage as part of the Spring 2026 graduating classic for Marshall University this weekend.

Those athletes, along with those projected to graduate in Summer 2026, received their graduation stoles at the 2026 Graduate Breakfast in the Big Green Room at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Wednesday.

"On behalf of the entire Buck Harless staff, we are so proud to celebrate our graduating seniors!" said Kaylyn Torain, Marshall's Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic Services. "Their dedication to both academics and athletics is a testament to their hard work and perseverance. They have left a legacy of excellence while here at Marshall, and we're excited for what lies ahead for each of them. They will carry the Marshall tradition proudly with them in their futures."

These 56 student-athletes represent Marshall University's 18 different athletics programs. Football and Spirit – a combination of the Cheer and Dance programs – led the way with eight graduates each.

In addition to the 56 who will take part in commencement ceremonies this weekend, there are five more who will complete their degrees in Summer 2026. That adds to another 35 who graduated in Fall 2025 as well.

The 189^th Marshall University Commencement Exercises are set for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at Marshall Health Network Arena.

Spring & Summer 2026 Graduates (by sport)

Baseball (7)
Tim Baird
Jackson Halter
Drew Harlow
Cam Harthan
Griffin Miller
Ethan Murdoch
Luke Proehl

Football (8)
Jo'shon Barbie
Evan Ferguson
Javae Gilmore
Jadarius Green-McKnight
Pete Schuh
Zavier Short
Ben Turner
De'Andre Tamarez*

Men's Basketball (3)
Grant Moore
Noah Otshudi
Jalen Speer

Men's Golf (1)
Cameron Jarvis

Men's Soccer (2)
Rai Painto
Guga Da Veiga

Men's Track & Field (3)
Jack Betz
John Duvall
Grant Swider

Women's Basketball (6)
Blessing King
Peyton Ilderton
Meredith Maier
Aarionna Redman
Timberlynn Yeast
Timaya Lewis-Eutsey*

Women's Golf (2)
Abbey Bull
Olivia Kochan

Softball (4)
Abby Darnley
Jules King
Paige Maynard
Paige Simpson

Women's Soccer (5)
Bailey Fisher
Angel Fowler
Rylie McKinney
Alexis Wolgemuth
Emma Durand*

Spirit (8)
Allyson Chandler
Michael Cline
Elora Spradlin
Ashley Steakley
Alexus Steele
Peyton Ward
Scotlynne Werner
Ikira Watts*

Swimming & Diving (1)
Mia McBride

Women's Tennis (2)
Katy Limanen
Johanna Strom

Women's Track & Field (4)
Asha Bora
Lara Check
Markayla Moore
Hannah Wyler

Women's Volleyball (5)
Beatrice Ciccarelli
Izzy Collier
Maya Hunt
Bella Thompson
Annika Castellanos*

* = graduating in Summer 2026

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