Marquette Wire

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...

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...

PREVIEW: MU focuses on staying grounded, stopping Ponds

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive • February 21, 2018

Marquette basketball refuses to go away. After losing to Providence on National Marquette Day and St. John’s in Queens, New York, Feb. 10, the Golden Eagles’ March Madness hopes were reduced to...

Howard injury allows Elliott to take prominent role

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • February 20, 2018

With about five minutes left in the first half Saturday night against Creighton, all eyes turned to sophomore guard and leading scorer Markus Howard, who took a hard foul and could not get up under his...

Women’s soccer alumnae recreate family atmosphere in NWSL

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • February 20, 2018

The family atmosphere Marquette head coach Markus Roeders fosters has translates into a sisterhood between Marquette’s three professional signees – Morgan Proffitt, Maegan Kelly and Mary Luba – in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Men’s lacrosse freshman attack trio looks to continue hot start to season

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor • February 20, 2018

Men's lacrosse started has a brand-new attacking trio led by three freshmen. Coach Amplo believes there will be more to come from the young group.

BIG EAST basketball is as high-scoring as ever

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive • February 20, 2018

Last year’s men's basketball team was ruthlessly efficient on offense, averaging 82.2 points per game to lead the BIG EAST. The 2017-'18 squad returns its three best 3-point shooters and is almost...

Gambacorta changes student-athlete mental health stigma

Meghan Rock, Sports Staff Writer • February 20, 2018

Women's lacrosse senior defender Alex Gambacorta launched Student Health Allies and Peer Educators (SHAPE), a mental health advocacy group for student-athletes with the help of her academic advisor, Maureen Lewis.

Freshman Popovic develops in top singles, doubles spots

Zoe Comerford, Sports Staff Writer • February 20, 2018

Freshman Natalija Popovic has quickly emerged as women's tennis's No.1 doubles player thanks to her aggressive play at the net.

Women’s club volleyball hosts tournament, finishes fifth

Sammi Alexander, Sports Staff Writer • February 20, 2018

Women’s club volleyball has some ground to make up before nationals after finishing in fifth place at its annual National Collegiate Volleyball Federation tournament in the Helfaer Recreation Center last weekend. The team took home the championship trophy in back-to-back years in 2015 and 2016. Last season, the women’s team finished third at the final tournament, falling short in the semifinal round by just two points.

Howard diagnosed with right hip contusion, doubtful for St. John’s game

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • February 19, 2018

Sophomore guard Markus Howard has been diagnosed with a right hip contusion and is doubtful for Marquette’s contest against St. John’s Wednesday, per a tweet from the team account. His status is unknown...

Weekend Recap: Women’s lacrosse goes undefeated in homestand

Meghan Rock, Sports Staff Writer • February 18, 2018

The home field advantage played a major role in Golden Eagles success this weekend, as they went undefeated at Valley Fields for its opening weekend. The Golden Eagles (2-2) defeated Central Michigan...