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Junior Danielle King scored 11 points in Marquettes victory over St. Johns to clinch a share of the BIG EAST womens basketball title.

Women’s basketball clinches share of regular season title

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive February 25, 2018

For the first time in program history, Marquette women’s basketball is on top of the BIG EAST at the end of the regular season. The Golden Eagles (21-8, 15-3 BIG EAST) aren’t on the pinnacle of...

Anthony Orsini scored one goal in the 12-2 drubbing by Robert Morris.

Men’s lacrosse dominates Detroit Mercy to move to 2-0

Jack Phillips, Sports Staff Writer February 24, 2018

The Marquette Golden Eagles remained in control for the entirety of their 13-6 victory over the Detroit Mercy Titans in Pontiac, Michigan. Freshman attackman Anthony Orsini had a career day, recording...

Second half drought dooms Marquette against DePaul, casts shadow over postseason odds

Second half drought dooms Marquette against DePaul, casts shadow over postseason odds

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2018

Entering Saturday’s contest at DePaul, there was plenty of reason for optimism among Marquette fans. Star sophomore Markus Howard returned from a right hip contusion and the Golden Eagles faced an opponent...

Marquette players looked on from the bench during a 70-62 loss to DePaul Saturday afternoon.

FLOOR SLAPS: Blue Demons out-muscle Golden Eagles in upset

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2018

With just under two minutes remaining in Marquette's contest against DePaul Saturday afternoon, Blue Demons guard Eli Cain attempted and missed a 3-point attempt. However, as so often was the case, Marquette...

Sam Hauser had 24 points in Marquettes victory over St. Johns.

PREVIEW: Diverse offense leads Marquette into battle against DePaul

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive February 24, 2018

With only a couple hours before tipoff, sophomore star Markus Howard's status for Saturday's game against DePaul remains unknown. However, it didn’t look like Marquette missed a beat without its leading...

Post presence helps womens basketball steamroll Seton Hall

Post presence helps women’s basketball steamroll Seton Hall

Chris Reisner, Assistant Sports Producer February 23, 2018

In its penultimate regular season game, Marquette (20-8, 14-3 BIG EAST) trounced Seton Hall (15-13, 7-10 BIG EAST) in virtually every aspect on the way to an 81-54 victory. After a one-sided first quarter,...

PODCAST: Mens and womens basketball approach end of respective seasons

PODCAST: Men’s and women’s basketball approach end of respective seasons

Jack Phillips, Audio Producer February 23, 2018

With the stretch runs of both men's and women's basketball approaching, John Steppe and Chris Reisner joined the podcast to break down whether men's basketball will reach the tournament and how high of...

Q&A: ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi discusses Marquettes postseason prospects

Q&A: ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi discusses Marquette’s postseason prospects

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2018

With Selection Sunday looming 16 days away and Marquette ranked 58th in RPI, the Golden Eagles sit on the edge of the NCAA Tournament bubble. ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi has made a career out of predicting...

Steve Rodecap became the winningest coach in mens tennis history last Saturday after a 6-1 win over Toledo.

Steve Rodecap becomes most decorated tennis coach in program history

Zoe Comerford, Sports Staff Writer February 22, 2018

Helfaer Tennis Stadium was filled with excitement last Saturday following the men's tennis team's 6-1 win over Toledo. The Golden Eagles remains undefeated at home and head coach Steve Rodecap became the...

The United States team pursuit trio finished in eighth place late Wednesday afternoon and were beaten by Canada by nearly eight seconds. Emery Lehmans Olympic Games are over.

Lehman finishes Olympics with eighth place finish in team pursuit

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2018

While the United States women's hockey team made headlines with its dramatic win over Canada in a shootout late Wednesday, the U.S. men's long track speedskating team pursuit squad quietly exited into...

Freshman guard Greg Elliott scored 11 points in place of injured guard Markus Howard. Marquette went on to win 85-73 over St. Johns

Elliott impacts all areas in Marquette win over St. John’s

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2018

Marquette needed an emphatic response with its sophomore guard and leading scorer Markus Howard out with a hip contusion. They got it with an impressive 85-73 victory over the St. John's Red Storm Wednesday...

Sophomore Sam Hauser scored 28 points on 7-of-8 3-point shooting.

FLOOR SLAPS: Marquette wins first game without Howard with ease

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2018

With only a four-point lead at halftime, Marquette’s fate against St. John’s Wednesday night was anything but certain. That's when sophomore Sam Hauser took over, scoring eight points in the first...

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