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Men’s Soccer Continues to Struggle  

The Golden Eagles suffered another loss this week after starting the season with six wins.

• Marquette was defeated 3-2 by UConn Saturday night, marking their fourth consecutive loss.  
• The Golden Eagles scored twice in the first half, but the Huskies scored two late goals to win the game. 
• Graduate student forward Brooklyn Merl received a red card in the 67th minute for shoving a member of the UConn coaching staff.

Volleyball No Longer Undefeated

The Golden Eagles lost their first Big East game this season in a 1-1 week.

• Senior outside hitter Aubrey Hamilton had 18 kills in Marquette’s 3-1 win over Seton Hall Friday.
• Against the St. John’s Red Storm Saturday, the Golden Eagles were unable to close the match, losing 3-2 in five sets. 
• The loss drops Marquette to second place in the Big East standings.

Women’s Soccer Missing Shots  

The Golden Eagles were unable to win either of their road games, ending with a 0-1-1 record for the week.  

• Against Providence, Marquette gave up a late goal in the 82nd minute, resulting in a 1-0 loss. Senior goalkeeper Mikki Easter finished the match with seven saves.
• The Golden Eagles then drew the Villanova Wildcats 1-1 Sunday afternoon. After being down 1-0 at halftime, sophomore Josie Bieda tied the game up 1-1 with a turn-around shot. 

53′ | Here’s a look at Bieda’s equalizer, but moments later each team has a player sent off on a straight red card after some post whistle pushing and shoving. Isa Cook off for MU. pic.twitter.com/hApQKGd0xa

— MARQUETTE Soccer (@MarquetteWSOC) October 15, 2023

• Both teams got red cards in the second half and played with only 10 players for the last 38 minutes of the game.

Happening This Week:

• Men’s soccer vs. DePaul Wednesday 7:05 p.m. CST at Valley Fields. Follow @MatthewBaltzMU on Twitter/X for live updates and the game recap. 
• Women’s soccer vs. Georgetown 7 p.m. Thursday CST at Valley Fields. Follow @KaylynnWrightMU on Twitter/X for live updates and the game recap. 
• Volleyball at Butler Friday 5 p.m. CST at Hinkle Fieldhouse.  
• Volleyball at Xavier Saturday 5 p.m. CST at the Cintas Center. 
• Men’s soccer at Akron Saturday 6 p.m. CST at FirstEnergy Stadium. Follow @MikeySeversonMU on Twitter/X for live updates and the game recap. 

This story was written by Sophia Woods. She can be reached at @[email protected] or on Twitter/X @SophiaWoodsMU.