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Markus Howard was one of three Marquette players to score in double figures against American.

FLOOR SLAPS: Perimeter offense propels Marquette to 9-3 non-conference finish

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2017

Marquette lived and died by the 3-point shot throughout its non-conference slate, attempting 29 3-pointers per game entering play Thursday. Its non-conference finale was no different, as 14 3-pointers...

Sam Hauser scored 30 points against Butler, tying a career high. Marquette plays DePaul at 8:00 Monday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Marquette finishes non-conference season with rout over American

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2017

Marquette closed its non-conference schedule out with a plethora of 3-pointers from sophomore sharpshooter Sam Hauser and defeated American University 92-51 Wednesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center....

Senior guard Andrew Rowseys status for todays game against American is questionable.

PREVIEW: Plenty of questions surround men’s basketball prior to American game

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive December 21, 2017

Marquette dodged two bullets in their last game, escaping with a 79-70 victory over Northern Illinois and a relatively healthy Andrew Rowsey after a Husky defender stepped on his ankle in the second half....

Theo John says hes starting to feel more confident about his role on the team.

Men’s basketball notes: Theo John adapts ‘Tarzan’ mentality

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2017

It didn’t take long for sophomore guard Markus Howard to find a nickname for freshman Theo John. Howard dubbed the imposing 6-foot-11 power forward “Tarzan.” “See how he looks,” Howard said...

With todays loss to Notre Dame, Marquette is 6-5 going into its conference schedule.

Marquette falls to No. 2 Notre Dame in overtime thriller

Chris Reisner, Sports Staff Writer December 20, 2017

Marquette hung with one of the best teams in the country on the road but fell just short against No. 2 Notre Dame, 91-85, in an overtime thriller. A Marquette upset appeared to be a done deal; Marquette...

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New Athletic Performance Research Center has lacrosse coaches excited

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive December 19, 2017

Men's lacrosse coach Joe Amplo and women's lacrosse coach Meredith Black could have easily felt disappointed after the announcement of the new Athletic Performance Research Center. The size of the first...

Andrew Rowsey dribbles in transition against Purdue in November. Rowsey was taken to the locker room with an injury late in the second half against Northern Illinois.

FLOOR SLAPS: Effort on defensive glass lacking in win over Northern Illinois

Andrew Goldstein and Brendan Ploen December 18, 2017

For the third time this season, Marquette got off to a slow start against a team from Illinois, but once again, the Golden Eagles used second half push to grab a 79-70 win against Northern Illinois. Here...

Sophomore Markus Howard scored 52 points against Providence, a program high.

Marquette outlasts first half turmoil, defeats Northern Illinois

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2017

Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski’s teams have always found the first game after final exams particularly challenging. “This is a very disjointed week for us,” Wojo said after last year’s...

Transfer Harry Froling attempts a three-pointer. He will make his debut tonight against Northern Illinois.

PREVIEW: Froling expected to make debut against Northern Illinois

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2017

In Marquette's penultimate non-conference game of the season against Northern Illinois (6-4), all eyes will be on center Harry Froling as he makes his debut one year after transferring from Southern Methodist...

Marquette forces 31 turnovers in victory over UW-Milwaukee

Marquette forces 31 turnovers in victory over UW-Milwaukee

Chris Reisner, Sports Staff Writer December 17, 2017

Marquette came out on top Sunday against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 83-68, marking its six straight against the Panthers and extending its series lead to 27-20. Marquette's defensive pressure...

Redshirt sophomore Tori McCoy was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease last week and will need a transplant. (Photo courtesy of the McCoy family.)

McCoy diagnosed with rare kidney disease, needs transplant

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive December 15, 2017

Women's basketball sophomore forward Tori McCoy was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, a rare kidney disease, last week and will need a kidney transplant. "Being a mom, I had a complete...

Five dates to watch for over winter break

Five dates to watch for over winter break

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive December 14, 2017

As classes for the semester end, the men's and women's basketball teams enter an important stretch featuring final non-conference tests and the start of the BIG EAST schedule. Here are five dates to watch: Monday,...

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