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Sophomore transfer Tori McCoy enters Marquette Madness. McCoy came to Marquette via Ohio State last summer.

Transfer Tori McCoy looks to add three-point shot in redshirt season

Chris Reisner, Sports Staff Writer November 7, 2017

It was a combination of many factors that led former ESPN top 10 recruit Tori McCoy to leave Ohio State and join the women’s basketball program. McCoy had a respectable freshman season as a Buckeye,...

Freshman standout Smith Traore to play important role

Freshman standout Smith Traore to play important role

Zoe Comerford, Sports Staff Writer November 7, 2017
Women’s basketball coaches have high expectations for 6-foot-2 freshman forward Myriama Smith Traore, with less than a week left until its first game of the season on Nov. 13 against New Mexico. “Myriama’s gonna help us a lot," head coach Carolyn Kieger said. "She’s one of those players that does the right thing every time.”
Marquette finished in the bottom fourth of the country in defense.

Women’s basketball focuses on defensive improvement

John Hand, Sports Staff Writer November 7, 2017
There was a moment of deja vu at women’s basketball media day this year. The moment came when head coach Carolyn Kieger was asked what her team worked on during the offseason.
Marquette falls short of season sweep against Creighton, eases past Providence

Marquette falls short of season sweep against Creighton, eases past Providence

John Hand, Sports Staff Writer November 5, 2017

Marquette volleyball split its weekend with a 3-0 loss (25-12, 26-24, 25-15) to No. 14 Creighton and a 3-0 win (25-20, 25-10, 25-19) against Providence. The Golden Eagles pulled off a stunning upset...

Mens basketball survives exhibition game against Lindenwood despite shortcomings

Men’s basketball survives exhibition game against Lindenwood despite shortcomings

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2017

Marquette knew entering the season that defense would have to be a priority. The team exclusively focused on defensive drills for the first two weeks of practice, not even touching a basketball. That...

FLOOR SLAPS: Long-range shooting struggles and perimeter defense needs work

FLOOR SLAPS: Long-range shooting struggles and perimeter defense needs work

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2017

The Golden Eagles survived a scare Saturday afternoon as they edged division II side Lindenwood 81-79 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in their second and final exhibition game before the Friday home opener. Marquette...

Mens basketball exhibition is a homecoming for Lindenwood coaching staff

Men’s basketball exhibition is a homecoming for Lindenwood coaching staff

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2017

Blaine Mueller grew up about 45 minutes west of the Bradley Center and loved to watch Marquette basketball. Even though Mueller went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he fondly remembers cheering...

PODCAST: Womens basketball prepares for start of season with high expectations

PODCAST: Women’s basketball prepares for start of season with high expectations

Connor Basch, Audio Producer November 3, 2017

Women's basketball's first game tips off in 10 days against the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, so it's time to preview the season. Women's basketball reporter John Hand joined host Connor Basch...

Georgetown cuts womens soccers season short in BIG EAST semifinals

Georgetown cuts women’s soccer’s season short in BIG EAST semifinals

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2017

Marquette entered the 2017-’18 season with expectations of a BIG EAST title. “We always have high expectations,” head coach Markus Roeders told the Wire in August. “We always want to win and...

Marquette mens soccer starters gather around before their match against Providence. The Golden Eagles have yet to play the same starting XI this season due to injuries.

Men’s soccer falls to DePaul in season finale, eliminated from BIG EAST Tournament

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2017

With everything on the line in a trip to last-place DePaul, Marquette soccer knew what was at stake. All the Golden Eagles had to do to drastically improve their chances of going to the BIG EAST Tournament...

David Heim, also known as Drum Guy, yells encouragement to the mens soccer team.

Drum Guy brings the noise at Valley Fields

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive October 31, 2017
Walk anywhere in the vicinity of Valley Fields on the night of a men’s soccer match and David Heim's voice comes into earshot. “Hey Brendan, I like your haircut, by the way!” David yelled to freshman defender Brendan Skinner at a seemingly random time during Marquette's 4-2 win over Seton Hall last month. Or there's Seton Hall Pirates goalkeeper Elliot Munford, who Heim tormented with the same chant all night: “Hey Elliot! We’re coming after ya, Elliot!” Even something as seemingly benign as not catching a t-shirt inspired a quip. “52,000 a year and I can’t even get a stupid t-shirt,” David said.
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