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Senior Paula Sanchez hopes to help womens tennis build on a 15-8 2016 campaign.

SEASON PREVIEW: Women’s tennis enters 2017 with high hopes, difficult schedule

Zoe Comerford, Sports Staff Writer • September 19, 2017
Women's tennis would seem to be slated for a step backward after a 15-8 record last season, the program's best since 2011. That's what's supposed to happen when two of the best players from last year leave, after all. Head coach Jody Bronson, now in her 33rd year at Marquette, isn't concerned.
Freshman defender Brendan Skinner and junior midfielder Ruben Sanchez defend a free kick against St. Louis. Marquette lost that match 1-0.

PLOEN: Marking needs to get better if soccer is to improve

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor • September 19, 2017
The Marquette men's soccer team is now 0-5-1 after three straight defeats. Suspect defensive efforts have been the culprit in almost all of those losses, especially when it comes to man-marking.
Alex Gill has had several impressive runs for Marquette cross country, including a top 12 finish at the Flames/Flyer challenge. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Freshman runner Gill standing out from pack

Chris Reisner, Sports Staff Writer • September 19, 2017
Alex Gill, a freshman in the College of Engineering, joined the track and cross country teams at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Lenexa, Kansas, and never stopped running. First, he ran his way to five combined state titles in track and field and cross country. He then ran as part of the fastest distance medley relay in Kansas history. Finally, his running carried him all the way to Milwaukee.
Lethargic effort plagues Marquette in 2-1 loss to UWM

Lethargic effort plagues Marquette in 2-1 loss to UWM

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • September 17, 2017

Marquette entered its rivalry match Sunday at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with expectations of bouncing back from the team’s 1-1 tie to Illinois State. “Obviously it’s a huge rival team...

Marquette drops BIG EAST opener for first time since 2011, falls 3-1 to Villanova

Marquette drops BIG EAST opener for first time since 2011, falls 3-1 to Villanova

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor • September 16, 2017

The Marquette men's soccer team dropped its BIG EAST lid-lifter for the first time since 2011, as Villanova came back to beat the Golden Eagles 3-1 Saturday afternoon. Marquette, now 0-5-1 on the season,...

Volleyball sweeps Southern Miss, ends non-con play 6-5

Volleyball sweeps Southern Miss, ends non-con play 6-5

John Hand, Sports Staff Writer • September 15, 2017

Marquette volleyball concluded its weekend with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-22) sweep over Southern Mississippi. For the second match in a row, setter Lauren Speckman tallied over 40 assists, while outside...

Wire Sports Weekly: What are the keys to womens soccers game against UWM?

Wire Sports Weekly: What are the keys to women’s soccer’s game against UWM?

Connor Basch, Audio Producer • September 15, 2017

In the debut episode of Wire Sports Weekly, host Connor Basch and women's soccer beat writer John Steppe talk about what to expect from the Milwaukee Cup on Sunday, plus the one phase of the game that...

Volleyball gives Wisconsin a challenge, loses in four sets

Volleyball gives Wisconsin a challenge, loses in four sets

John Hand, Sports Staff Writer • September 15, 2017

The Marquette women’s volleyball team began its weekend on Thursday night with a 3-1 loss to No.5 University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Golden Eagles had strong performances in all facets of the game....

Goalkeeper Maddy Henry set a career saves mark in a scoreless draw against Illinois State.

Women’s soccer draws with Illinois State despite strong underclassman performances

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • September 15, 2017

After 93 minutes of scoreless soccer, forward Jamie Kutey had a beautiful cross to teammate Kylie Sprecher, who was positioned about 10 yards out from the goal. The freshman from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin,...

Barber leads Marquette to easy win over UWM

Barber leads Marquette to easy win over UWM

John Hand, Sports Staff Writer • September 12, 2017

Marquette kicked off what will be a tough week of volleyball with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-23, 25-17) sweep of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tuesday night. As a team, Marquette hit .372 and was led by Allie...

Marquette gets blanked for second straight game after second half letdown

Marquette gets blanked for second straight game after second half letdown

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor • September 12, 2017

Marquette failed to find the back of the net for the second straight match Tuesday after allowing two second half goals that proved to be the difference in a 2-0 loss to No. 12 Virginia. The Golden...

Marquette releases 2017-18 BIG EAST slate

Marquette releases 2017-’18 BIG EAST slate

John Steppe, Assistant Sports Editor • September 12, 2017

Marquette's full 2017-'18 schedule is now official following the announcement of the team's BIG EAST slate Tuesday morning. The Golden Eagles will only have two road games from January 9 to Febuary...

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