Local business orders Marshall Women's Basketball WNIT Championship t-shirts

Fans eager to commemorate historic victory over Illinois State

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:52pm

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An abstract, expressionist painting in neon colors, with rapid brushstrokes capturing the energy and excitement of a basketball game, the players and court dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of color.The Marshall Women's Basketball team's WNIT Championship win sparks a celebratory explosion of community pride and enthusiasm.Huntington Today

The Huntington community is celebrating the Marshall Women's Basketball team's WNIT championship win over the weekend. Local sporting goods store Glenn's Sporting Goods has received multiple requests for commemorative t-shirts and is working to quickly get the apparel in stock to meet fan demand.

Why it matters

The WNIT championship is a significant achievement for the Marshall women's basketball program, and the community's enthusiasm to celebrate the team's success reflects the strong local pride and support for the university's athletic teams.

The details

After the Herd's 66-41 victory over Illinois State on Saturday, Glenn's Sporting Goods started receiving requests for championship t-shirts. The store, which is the largest Marshall retailer in the area, is working to order the shirts and expects to have them in stock in the next few days. The shirts will be available in-store first before being listed on the store's website.

  • The Marshall Women's Basketball team won the WNIT championship on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
  • Glenn's Sporting Goods started receiving requests for championship t-shirts immediately after the game ended.

The players

Glenn's Sporting Goods

A local sporting goods store in Huntington, West Virginia that is the largest retailer of Marshall University merchandise in the area.

Marshall Women's Basketball Team

The women's basketball team at Marshall University, which won the 2026 WNIT championship with a 66-41 victory over Illinois State.

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What they’re saying

“As soon as that game ended, we started getting the tweets and the comments and everything, wondering when people are going to be able to get products, so they will be able to get them here. locally. Which is always nice. They'll be able to come straight in; we'll have them ready.”

— Shannyn Woodruf, Marketing Director, Glenn's Sporting Goods

“We are the biggest Marshall store in the area. So, we are the place that people come looking for them. To be able to provide those for the fans that want to get them in their hands is a huge thing for us.”

— Shannyn Woodruf, Marketing Director, Glenn's Sporting Goods

What’s next

The commemorative championship t-shirts are expected to arrive at Glenn's Sporting Goods in the next few days, and the store will make them available for purchase in-store first before listing them on their website.

The takeaway

The Marshall Women's Basketball team's WNIT championship victory has generated significant local excitement and demand for commemorative merchandise, reflecting the strong community support for the university's athletic programs. Glenn's Sporting Goods, as the leading retailer of Marshall gear, is working quickly to meet this demand and provide fans with a way to celebrate the team's historic achievement.