Marquette Wire

Blanked by Badgers, Marquette goes winless in nonconference schedule

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor • October 5, 2017

Lackluster first half defense once again downed Marquette Wednesday night, losing to in-state rival Wisconsin 3-0 and concluding its nonconference slate with a 0-6-1 record. Deer in headlights doesn't...

Kendziorski shoots three under, earns share of individual crown at Marquette Intercollegiate

Brian Boyle, Wire Sports Reporter • October 4, 2017

Junior Austin Kendziorski led the newly Top 25-ranked Golden Eagles to a third place finish at the 15-team Marquette Intercollegiate at Erin Hills this week while en route to a co-medal individual finish. Marquette...

PHOTO GALLERY: Marquette basketball media day

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive • October 3, 2017

Men's basketball held its annual media day yesterday. Head coach Steve Wojciechowski held a press conference, then players talked with the assembled Marquette basketball media. (All photos courtesy...

Men’s Golf slips to third after second day at Marquette Intercollegiate

Brian Boyle, Wire Sports Reporter • October 3, 2017

Fresh from their program debut in the Golf Coaches Association of America Top 25, the Men’s Golf team cooled off Monday on day two of the Marquette Intercollegiate at Erin Hills, home of the 2017 U.S....

Summer kinship pays off for rookie, veteran forwards

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • October 3, 2017

Despite the five-year age difference, Darian Powell and Kylie Sprecher have used summer training and on-field mentoring to develop a strong sense of camaraderie.

Al McGuire’s legacy lives on through Milwaukee Tennis Classic

Zoe Comerford, Sports Staff Writer • October 3, 2017

In 1975, Chas Mulcahy, a Marquette alumnus and current president of the Milwaukee Tennis Classic, went to Al McGuire, Marquette's athletic director at the time, and asked for his blessing to hold the tournament. McGuire not only gave Mulcahy and his colleagues permission to go ahead with the their vision, but he went to the university's administration and lobbied for its support.

Jacob Rose, recovering from injury, hopes for second chance to impress coaches

Andrew Goldstein, Sports Content Executive • October 3, 2017

Something didn’t feel right for freshman Jacob Rose during his Marquette basketball walk-on tryout. As Rose ran alongside 14 other players, all vying for a coveted spot on the team, he noticed his left leg was still a little tight. When he tried driving off that leg for a layup during five-on-five basketball, it took a lot more effort than he remembered. “I just don’t feel as explosive,” Rose said. “Jumping off the left, I can do it, but I’m not doing it as good as I used to be.”

Men’s hockey still figuring out chemistry in early weeks of season

Sammi Alexander, Sports Staff Writer • October 3, 2017

With Marc Shipbaugh still out recovering from an injury, club hockey has turned to forward RJ Deneweth to take over. Heading into Friday's game against UWM, the team is looking to get production from the defensive side of the ice.

The Prpa People Eaters: Opposing defenses are shutting down men’s soccer’s star midfielder

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor • October 3, 2017

Heading into the season, all the pressure was on Prpa to have a big sophomore year, but so far, he has not lived up to expectations. Men's soccer has one win to its name and Prpa has logged a single goal this year. Defenses have been keying in on him, watching him at all times, ensuring he doesn't have time to dribble or make a precision pass, let alone score. With predictions, media and other coaches chiming in on his pitch performances, the only one who hasn't been able to speak about it is Prpa himself.

REISNER: Trying out for men’s basketball provided challenging, unique experience

Chris Reisner, Sports Staff Writer • October 3, 2017

I first learned of the opportunity to walk onto the men's basketball team via a flyer at the Helfaer Recreation Center. For a basketball fanatic like me, someone who has played practically since I could walk, it was too good to pass up. I submitted the required two-page essay on what it would mean to be a walk-on and waited.

Marquette snaps losing streak in Madden’s return to the starting lineup

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • October 1, 2017

Last November, Carrie Madden had a game-winning, video game-esque bicycle kick in overtime to edge St. John's in the BIG EAST semifinals. Almost a year later, with long-term BIG EAST title aspirations...

Men’s soccer’s offense answers bell, but falls to No. 14 Georgetown

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor • October 1, 2017

Forward Diego Nunez briefly rose to the occasion against No.14 Georgetown, who had previously only given up 6 goals all season, by scoring an equalizer in the 10th minute. Shorly after, the Golden Eagles...