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RECAP: Marquette finishes 13th at Augusta Invitational

RECAP: Marquette finishes 13th at Augusta Invitational

Jack Phillips, Sports Staff Writer April 2, 2018

The Marquette men's golf team placed 13th out of 15 teams at the two-day Augusta Invitational at Forest Hills Golf Club in Georgia. It's a step backward from their recent performance at the Lake Charles...

Womens lacrosse moves to 3-0 in the BIG EAST over Temple

Women’s lacrosse moves to 3-0 in the BIG EAST over Temple

Meghan Rock, Sports Staff Writer March 31, 2018
Coming into Saturday’s game, the Golden Eagles were locked in a three-way tie in the BIG EAST conference with Temple and No. 8 Florida. After an impressive 16-4 win over the Temple Owls (7-4, 2-1 BIG EAST), the Golden Eagles (7-4, 3-0 BIG EAST) are tied only with Florida for first place in the conference. "We lost to Temple in overtime last year, so I think that was in their minds just a little bit, enough to propel a really strong start," head coach Meredith Black said.  The Golden Eagles scored 11 goals in the first half to help secure the victory. Junior midfielder Grace Gabriel and sophomore midfielder Megan Menzuber each earned hat tricks in the opening 30 minutes. 
Defenseman Noah Richard had two shots in Marquettes 14-9 loss to Villanova.

No. 8 Villanova’s Khan scores seven in record-breaking win over Marquette

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor March 31, 2018
Villanova freshman attackman Keegan Khan scored seven goals, leading the Wildcats to a 14-9 win over Marquette.
Sophomore midfielder Connor McClelland is third on the team with eight goals for the Golden Eagles. He scored two against Georgetown last Saturday.

PREVIEW: MLAX set to take on No. 8 Villanova

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor March 31, 2018
The men's lacrosse team looks to continue its winning ways against No. 8 Villanova Saturday at Valley Fields.
GOLDSTEIN: Womens basketball will be great next year, but what about after that?

GOLDSTEIN: Women’s basketball will be great next year, but what about after that?

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive March 29, 2018
Women’s basketball is undoubtedly in a great position for next year. All five regular starters from this season – Danielle King, Allazia Blockton, Natisha Hiedeman, Erika Davenport and Amani Wilborn – will be rising seniors, a testament to head coach Carolyn Kieger’s ability to recruit, retain and develop talent. Barring significant injury, the Golden Eagles will be in the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year.
Chris Carrawell (center) hugs junior Matt Heldt after a Marquette win. Carrawell spent four years at Marquette.

Men’s basketball assistant Carrawell leaving Marquette for Duke

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor March 28, 2018
Men's basketball assistant Chris Carrawell is heading back to Duke to under Mike Krzyzewski. The move comes after former Duke associate head coach Jeff Capel took over as head coach at the University of Pittsburgh.
Marquette takes home second place at Lake Charles Invitational

Marquette takes home second place at Lake Charles Invitational

Jack Phillips, Sports Staff Writer March 28, 2018
The men's golf team placed second at the Lake Charles Invitational tournament which wrapped up Tuesday evening in Louisiana. Marquette finished two strokes under par through two days of competitive play.
Rowsey prepares for 3-on-3 tournament, future pro career

Rowsey prepares for 3-on-3 tournament, future pro career

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive March 27, 2018
When Andrew Rowsey took his jersey off in the locker room after Marquette’s NIT loss to Penn State, he thought it would be the last time he represented the Golden Eagles on a basketball court. As it turns out, Rowsey will have one more chance to play college ball at Final Four weekend in San Antonio. He’ll be competing solo in the 3-point contest and as part of the BIG EAST squad during the inaugural 32-team, three-on-three tournament.
Projecting Marquette basketballs 2018-19 team

Projecting Marquette basketball’s 2018-’19 team

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive March 27, 2018
It’s never too early to look ahead to the 2018-’19 basketball season, which ought to be an intriguing one. A bevy of returners and several intriguing new players, coupled with a mass exodus of proven talent from the BIG EAST, should place Marquette the near the top of the conference.

Men’s soccer alumni return to scrimmage current team

March 25, 2018
The 2018 men's soccer team got a lively scrimmage from some familiar faces: former Marquette players.
John Wagner scored his fourth game-winning goal of the season as Marquette topped St. Johns 11-10 in overtime.

Wagner’s game-winning goal helps MU upset Georgetown in overtime

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2018
John Wagner scored his third game-winning goal of the season to lift Marquette to its first win in three games. The Golden Eagles are 19-7 in one-goal games.
Womens lacrosse wins second straight BIG EAST game over Villanova

Women’s lacrosse wins second straight BIG EAST game over Villanova

Meghan Rock, Sports Staff Writer March 24, 2018

Marquette (6-4, 2-0 BIG EAST) took another step in the right direction for the BIG EAST tournament with a 16-12 road victory over the Villanova Wildcats (5-4, 0-2 BIG EAST). The Golden Eagles scored...

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