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Womens soccer looks to rewrite slow start

Women’s soccer looks to rewrite slow start

John Leuzzi, Sports Reporter September 3, 2019
After a slow start to the season women's soccer looks to continue success against Michigan.
Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics

Normandy, history lessons from Judson among foreign tour highlights

John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor September 3, 2019
Head coach Steve Wojciechowski turned to Rob Judson to give men's basketball a history lesson before embarking on the foreign tour.
Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics

Volleyball bonds on foreign tour in Europe

Zoe Comerford, Assistant Sports Editor September 3, 2019
While most students were on summer vacation, Marquette women's volleyball was on its foreign tour, traveling from Milan to Barcelona.
Jackson Weyman fires a goal kick in Marquettes exhibition win over Notre Dame in August.

Weyman, Stern emerging in competition at goalkeeper

Tyler Peters September 3, 2019
After the graduation of Luis Barraza, the Golden Eagles have competition for the No. 1 spot in goal.
Junior forward Kylie Sprecher (left) played in 49 minutes of Marquettes win over Michigan Sept. 1 at Valley Fields.

Kylie Sprecher comes back from injuries, gives MU first win, goal of 2019

John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor September 1, 2019

After getting attacked by a mob of joyous teammates Sunday evening, junior midfielder Kylie Sprecher had a moment to catch her breath before 24-year head coach Markus Roeders caught up to the team in the...

Mens soccer ties UC Davis 0-0 in second double-overtime game in 48 hours

Men’s soccer ties UC Davis 0-0 in second double-overtime game in 48 hours

Daniel Macias, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2019

Marquette men’s soccer had its second double-overtime game in fewer than 48 hours, but unlike Friday night, Marquette could not score in the extra time, tying UC Davis 0-0 Sunday afternoon. “The...

Marquettes win over BYU Saturday night comes a year after losing to the Cougars at the Al McGuire Center. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo)

Volleyball upsets No. 9 BYU on the road in four sets

Dan Avington, Sports Audio Producer August 31, 2019

After two easy sweeps of Utah Valley and Boise State in the BYU Nike Invitational Friday, No. 16 Marquette faced a tougher test Saturday: Brigham Young University.  The Golden Eagles proved to be up...

Marquette mens soccer celebrates after Manuel Cukajs game-winning goal Friday night against UAB.

Cukaj’s header in double overtime secures win against University of Alabama at Birmingham

Daniel Macias, Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2019

Manuel Cukaj made quite the impact in his regular-season return from injury Friday night, sealing Marquette men's soccer's first win of the season on a game-winning header in the 107th minute against...

Volleyball opens 2019 season with sweeps over Utah Valley, Boise State

Volleyball opens 2019 season with sweeps over Utah Valley, Boise State

Zoe Comerford, Assistant Sports Editor August 30, 2019

No. 16 Marquette swept Utah Valley University and Boise State University in a nine-hour span to start the season 2-0 at the BYU Nike Invitational. Marquette had no problems defeating Utah Valley (25-14,...

Marquette is looking to upgrade an existing space for its esports facility. (Rendering courtesy of Marquette Athletics)

Marquette Athletics seeks corporate partners, donors to fund esports facility

John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor August 30, 2019
Marquette athletics wants search for an esports refurbished facility and new coach to be done by January.
Wisconsin has won its last five matchups against Marquette. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo)

Women’s soccer’s offensive struggles continue against No. 15 Wisconsin

John Leuzzi, Sports Reporter August 29, 2019

Marquette women's soccer entered Thursday's game looking for its first goal and first win of 2019 after losing in two shutouts last week. But the Golden Eagles will have to wait for both things after...

SEASON PREVIEW: Birren balances coaching duties, newborn as cross country prepares for 2019 change

SEASON PREVIEW: Birren balances coaching duties, newborn as cross country prepares for 2019 change

Matt Yeazel August 29, 2019
Upperclassmen and interim head coach Sean Birren step up after Mike Nelson leaves Marquette.
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