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Former TCU player Greg Anderson takes over No. 1 spot in men’s tennis lineup

Zoe Comerford, Sports Staff Writer • October 10, 2017

In the midst of the 2015-'16 season, a freshman from Tucson, Arizona, chose to leave his southwest roots and make the move up to Milwaukee to play men’s tennis. It ended up becoming the best decision junior and No. 1 singles player Greg Anderson has made both academically and athletically.

Cross country’s Ryan Burd overcame missed walk-on opportunity

Chris Reisner, Sports Staff Writer • October 10, 2017

Redshirt sophomore cross country runner Ryan Burd went from not making the team as a walk on his freshman year to consistently being among Marquette's top-five finishers this season.

Marquette Women’s Basketball at Marquette Madness

October 9, 2017

Marquette Men’s Basketball at Marquette Madness

October 9, 2017

Providence defense blanks Golden Eagles, creates difficult road for MU in BIG EAST

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • October 8, 2017

Marquette head coach Markus Roeders knew Providence would not be a cakewalk despite owning a 12-0-2 series advantage entering play. The Friars' defense has stifled opponents so far in BIG EAST play, averaging...

Marquette ties Providence to get crucial point

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor • October 8, 2017

During Friday's practice, head coach Louis Bennett told his team that regardless of the result, Saturday's match against Providence would be "a game of consequences." It was exactly that, as Marquette...

COLUMN: Emcee’s comment to women’s basketball team was out of line

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive • October 7, 2017

“If any of y’all need massages after the game, if any of you ladies need massages, I got y’all … Not for the dudes, though, not for the dudes! Only for the girls.” It’s not often that people...

PHOTO GALLERY: Marquette Madness gets basketball season underway

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive • October 7, 2017

The 2017 edition of Marquette Madness marked the apex of Homecoming Week and the unofficial start to Marquette basketball season. Both the men's and women's basketball teams played scrimmages and participated...

Volleyball takes down Providence in straight sets

Meghan Rock, Special to the Marquette Wire • October 7, 2017

Coming off an emotional upset against Creighton, Marquette volleyball did what it had to do against the Providence Friars, winning 25-13, 25-23, 25-21. The Golden Eagles began the first set strong with...

Marquette Madness preview: Pep rally to kick off basketball season

Wire Sports Staff • October 6, 2017

Women's basketball not to be ignored coming off conference title It is easy for the women’s basketball team to be overlooked in the pre- and post-Madness excitement every year. Dunk contest highlights...

PODCAST: Marquette Madness preview and volleyball discussion

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive • October 6, 2017

Host Connor Basch and guest Andrew Goldstein break down this year's Marquette Madness, including what you can expect from the three-point contest and the scrimmages. Plus, the guys break down volleyball's...

Volleyball claims historic upset, knocks off No. 12 Creighton

John Hand, Sports Staff Writer • October 5, 2017

Marquette volleyball upset No. 12 Creighton 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-21), who was previously undefeated in conference play, for the first time since 2013. It was also the first time in program history Marquette...