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Josh Word passes the baton to Jay Whalen at the Marquette Duals.

4×100 group makes routine of setting MU records

Brendan Ploen, Wire Sports Reporter April 25, 2017

It’s no secret that this has been a historic season for the Marquette track and field team, but no group has been as hot as a group of four men's sprinters. For three consecutive meets, the men’s...

Second round action during the BIG EAST mens golf tournament in Okatie, S.C., Monday, May 2, 2016. (Photo/Stephen B. Morton for the BIG EAST)

Oliver Farrell leading men’s golf into BIG EAST Championship

Matt Unger, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2017

With the BIG EAST Men’s Golf Championship coming up next Sunday, sophomore Oliver Farrell is peaking at the right time for Marquette men's golf. The Worcestershire, England, native recently put together...

Marquette Womens Lacrosse vs. Florida

WLAX goalie Horning following predecessor’s footsteps

Thomas Salinas, Sports Reporter April 25, 2017

Before the season began, women’s lacrosse knew replacing longtime goalie Sarah Priem would be difficult. They turned to freshman Jules Horning to resolve their problem, a fitting replacement given the...

MLax sputters, drops 11-7 contest to No. 4 Duke

Matt Unger, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2017

For the fourth game in a row, Marquette men's lacrosse outshot their opponent. But poor shooting and sloppy offensive zone passing made the statistical win meaningless as the Golden Eagles lost their third...

Marquette celebrates by the bench during a game against St. Johns this season.

Wojciechowski honors entire roster at post-season banquet

Chris Reisner, Special to the Wire April 13, 2017

Men’s basketball celebrated and concluded the 2016-17 season with its annual banquet Wednesday night. The occasion consisted of a meet and greet with the players and an award ceremony, and it concluded...

Head coach Carolyn Kieger (left) talks with guard Amani Wilborn (right). Kieger has a 48-46 record in three years at the helm.

Carolyn Kieger receives contract extension

Brian Boyle, Wire Sports Reporter April 11, 2017

In just three years time, head coach Carolyn Kieger has transformed the women’s basketball program from a sub-.500 team to BIG EAST champions while also recruiting some of the best players in the conference. Today,...

J.P. Rivera guards Ben Nowak during a practice at King Park.

Men’s ultimate frisbee team in nation’s top 100

Nathan Desutter, Wire Sports Reporter April 11, 2017

Welcome to the Marquette Birdhouse: an eccentric, often outlandish group of professional oddballs who have taken the world of Ultimate Frisbee by storm, and this spring, for the first time in program history,...

Fran Meyer stretches out to intercept a pass against Florida.

Fran Meyer anchors transitioning WLax Defense

Thomas Salinas, Wire Sports Reporter April 11, 2017

For the past four seasons, defense has been the women’s lacrosse team's strong suit. The team was led by standout starters Elizabeth Goslee and Kayce Haverstick, who started every game together for...

Jenna Rosenthal participates in the high jump during the Marquette Duals.

Volleyball star Rosenthal adds track & field to schedule

Brendan Ploen, Wire Sports Reporter April 11, 2017

Jenna Rosenthal has always joked with volleyball head coach Ryan Theis that she wanted to join the track & field team. It was one of her favorite activities in high school, and for a while, Rosenthal...

Daniel Szczepanek scored two goals in Marquettes 4-2 win over Seton Hall Saturday.

Men’s soccer check-in: Injuries force players into new roles

Jack Goods, Wire Sports Editor April 11, 2017

The transient nature of the men's soccer roster of the past few years means Marquette is in the same position this spring as it was last, working plenty of new pieces into major roles on the team. Jan...

Madison Dunker played more minutes than any other returning player last season.

Women’s soccer check-in: Youthful energy helps transition

Grant Becker, Assistant Sports Editor April 10, 2017

The challenge for Marquette women’s soccer this spring is moving forward without a remarkable class of 10 seniors who finished their careers in the fall. Among those 10 seniors were four-year starter...

JOURNAL: When fall sports end

JOURNAL: When fall sports end

Grant Becker, Assistant Sports Editor April 10, 2017

The student athlete lifestyle at Marquette is rigorous, constant and rewarding. With few days off and a brutal BIG EAST travel schedule, student athletes' experiences are an extreme departure from typical...

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