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

FLOOR SLAPS: Perimeter shooting helps Marquette overcome early deficit

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2018

For a while, a win Monday night seemed to be a distant reality for Marquette. The Golden Eagles had a 12-point deficit late in the first half and at one point went almost nine minutes with only one field...

Marquette defeated Georgetown, 74-65, earlier this season.

PREVIEW: Rebounding, ball security vital for Georgetown game

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive February 26, 2018

Marquette men's basketball head coach Steve Wojciechowski did not mince words after last Saturday's loss to DePaul. “On the defensive end, the number one key was block out. Did a horrible job of that,”...

Marquettes 22-12 win over Stetson gives the Golden Eagles their first three-game win streak in program history.

Women’s lacrosse remains undefeated at home with win over Stetson

Meghan Rock, Sports Staff Writer February 25, 2018

Marquette (3-2) closed out a three-game homestand Sunday with a convincing 22-12 win over the Stetson Hatters (0-3). After back-to-back wins over Central Michigan and Kennesaw State last weekend, the...

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...

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