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Basketball programs surge in latest AP Poll

Basketball programs surge in latest AP Poll

John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor January 22, 2019
For the first time in program history, Marquette women's basketball is a top-10 team. Men's basketball also made history, moving up three spots to No. 12 in the latest AP Poll.
Davenport tallies fourth consecutive double-double in narrow victory over St. John’s

Davenport tallies fourth consecutive double-double in narrow victory over St. John’s

Zoe Comerford, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2019

Women's basketball almost lost its first home game of BIG EAST play Sunday, edging St. John's 83-73 despite a late Red Storm comeback. “We didn’t play our best today,” senior guard Natisha Hiedeman...

Big second half, Hauser threes help Marquette avoid upset on Dwyane Wade Day

Big second half, Hauser threes help Marquette avoid upset on Dwyane Wade Day

John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor January 20, 2019

Marquette men’s basketball certainly has no lack of drama, completing its third second-half comeback in the last four games. This time, the Golden Eagles took down the Providence Friars 79-68 Sunday...

Womens basketball eases past Seton Hall on MPS Day

Women’s basketball eases past Seton Hall on MPS Day

Zoe Comerford, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2019

Not even the fire alarm could stop Marquette's hot shooting Friday afternoon as the Golden Eagles came out with a 96-60 rout over Seton Hall. Marquette dominated Seton Hall early on and hopped to an...

No. 15 Marquette comes back against Georgetown without Howard, Morrow

No. 15 Marquette comes back against Georgetown without Howard, Morrow

John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor January 15, 2019

For the third time in one week, No. 15 Marquette men’s basketball tight-roped its way to a BIG EAST win in the final minute, this time defeating Georgetown 74-71 Tuesday night. The Hoyas had a chance...

Howard stands among elite crop of guards in BIG EAST

Howard stands among elite crop of guards in BIG EAST

John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor January 15, 2019
Markus Howard has a new nickname: 50. The junior guard leads the BIG EAST with 25.8 points per game, picked up BIG EAST Player of the Week honors and is on the midseason watch list for the Wooden Award.
Q&A: Womens basketball bracketologist Charlie Creme discusses Marquette

Q&A: Women’s basketball bracketologist Charlie Creme discusses Marquette

Tyler Peters January 15, 2019
The No. 15 Marquette women’s basketball team is currently 14-3 on the season and 5-0 against BIG EAST opponents. Here's what ESPN women's college basketball bracketologist Charlie Creme said about the Golden Eagles' postseason prospects.
Photo courtesy of Monique Felix

Five-time BIG EAST champion speaks out about reality of transfer process

John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor January 15, 2019

As former Marquette track and field athlete Monique Felix set a personal record to help clinch Marquette's BIG EAST indoor track title in 2017, she was in tears. She immediately ran to the sideline and...

AVINGTON: WBB depth sets Marquette up for extended postseason run

AVINGTON: WBB depth sets Marquette up for extended postseason run

Dan Avington, Sports Audio Producer January 15, 2019
After senior guard Allazia Blockton went down with an ankle injury against Providence, the state of the Marquette women's basketball team was in question.
Womens basketball edges Georgetown to remain undefeated in BIG EAST play

Women’s basketball edges Georgetown to remain undefeated in BIG EAST play

Tyler Peters January 13, 2019

It was much closer than Marquette's first four BIG EAST games, but the No. 15 Marquette women’s basketball team remained undefeated in conference play with its 72-62 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas. The...

Hauser becomes 50th player to reach 1,000 career points

Hauser becomes 50th player to reach 1,000 career points

Zoe Comerford, Assistant Sports Editor January 12, 2019

Men's basketball junior forward Sam Hauser became the 50th player in program history to score at least 1,000 points after scoring 13 points Saturday against Seton Hall. With his first free throw of...

Mens basketball outlasts Seton Hall despite lack of offense

Men’s basketball outlasts Seton Hall despite lack of offense

John Steppe, Executive Sports Editor January 12, 2019

For the second time this week, Marquette won in the final minutes of action, defeating Seton Hall 70-66 Saturday afternoon. This time, it didn’t require a historic performance from junior guard Markus...

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