Wire Sports Weekly – Dec. 10
Dan Avington, Sports Audio Producer
December 10, 2019
Dan Avington and Zoe Comerford wrap up the volleyball season and talk about the impact this senior class has had on Marquette....
Jordan King’s big performance leads to a 78-56 victory against crosstown rival
John Leuzzi, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2019
After a week away from the court, Marquette women’s basketball did not show any signs of rust, taking down UW-Milwaukee 78-56 Sunday afternoon. First-year guard Jordan King's performance was a key part of the Golden Eagles' double-digit win. The Rockton, Illinois, native had a career-high...
Marquette defeats Kansas State for second straight season
Matt Yeazel, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2019
The Marquette Golden Eagles went into Manhattan, Kansas, Saturday night and picked up a 73-65 win in a rematch of a game that Marquette won at Fiserv Forum almost exactly a year ago. After missing Wednesday’s win against Jacksonville while in concussion protocol, senior guard Markus Howard scored...
Volleyball season ends in four-set loss to No. 16 seed Purdue
Zoe Comerford, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2019
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A year after making the first Sweet 16 in program history, Marquette came up short of making its second Sweet 16 Saturday, losing in four sets against the No. 16-seeded Purdue Boilermakers (22-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-13). "Our team was full of fight," Marquette head coach Ryan...
Marquette prepares for challenge against No. 16-seeded Purdue in West Lafayette
Dan Avington, Sports Audio Producer
December 7, 2019
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Marquette volleyball will have a tough test Saturday night to keep its season alive. The Golden Eagles will remain in Indiana after sweeping a talented Dayton Flyers team Friday night but will face a harder opponent Saturday at the Holloway Gymnasium: the No. 16 Purdue Boil...
Volleyball opens 2019 NCAA Tournament with sweep over Dayton
Zoe Comerford, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2019
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Golden Eagles responded to missing out on a hosting spot in the NCAA Tournament with a dominant victory (25-23, 25-19, 25-22) over the University of Dayton Friday evening. "(Not hosting) definitely gave us motivation because we knew that we had goals going into the NCAA...
Marquette dominates Jacksonville despite absence of Howard
Zoe Comerford, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2019
Without the nation's leading scorer, the Golden Eagles still dominated the Jacksonville Dolphins 75-56 Wednesday night. "Knowing that Markus wasn't going to be playing, we knew that some guys were going to have to step up and make plays," junior Jamal Cain said. "The whole two days we've been practicing,...
Baseline: Howard’s status unknown after Marquette coasts to victory against Jacksonville
Matt Yeazel, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2019
Marquette picked up the 75-56 win against Jacksonville University Wednesday night despite being without senior guard Markus Howard, who was in concussion protocol. Here is a breakdown of the victory: Game MVP: Sacar Anim led the Golden Eagles on the night with 19 points, efficiently shooting 7-for-1...
Duffy instills ‘The Marquette Way,’ looks for mantra to personify team
John Leuzzi, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2019
Women's basketball head coach Megan Duffy is instituting a new philosophy this season called, "The Marquette Way."
Wesley Matthews finds home near alma mater, playing alongside NBA Most Valuable Player
John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor
December 3, 2019
Marquette alumnus Wesley Matthews has found a home with the Bucks, but it's not just because of the proximity to his alma mater.
Upcoming Marquette matchup brings back memories of Al McGuire for Kansas State head coach
John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor
December 3, 2019
Kansas State head men's basketball coach Bruce Weber has a closer connection to Marquette than many fans may think.
Five games to watch during winter break
Wire Sports Staff
December 3, 2019
Marquette's basketball teams will begin conference play over winter break and here are the five matchups to keep an eye on.
