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Katin Reinhardt has been at the center of Marquettes late offensive woes, missing shots against Providence in both losses.

UNGER: Late-game offensive woes a cause for concern

Matt Unger, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2017

There's no denying Marquette men's basketball is an offensive juggernaut. The Golden Eagles currently rank 11th in adjusted efficiency, sixth in effective field goal percentage and first in 3-point shooting...

Women’s basketball closes out regular season with win

John Hand, Wire Sports Reporter February 26, 2017

The Marquette women’s basketball team ended their season on a winning note by beating Villanova 62-53 Sunday. It was Marquette’s fifth win in a row as it gears up for the BIG EAST Tournament next...

Womens track celebrates its indoor championship Saturday.

Women’s track win second straight BIG EAST indoor title

Brendan Ploen, Wire Sports Reporter February 26, 2017

In the course of a calendar year, the Marquette women’s track and field program produced dozens of school records, personal best and team titles, but their latest accomplishment may be the sweetest yet....

Nick Eufrasio and Marquettes defense was tested frequently against Richmond Saturday.

Men’s lacrosse brought back to earth by No. 14 Richmond

Jack Goods, Wire Sports Editor February 26, 2017

Men's lacrosse was brought back to earth after a one-sided opener as No. 16 Marquette was handled by No. 14 Richmond, 9-2, Saturday. Richmond's defense was stifling, shutting out the Golden Eagles for...

Recruiting scores: Moore puts up 34 as high school postseason looms

Recruiting scores: Moore puts up 34 as high school postseason looms

John Steppe, Wire Sports Reporter February 26, 2017

2017 (Signed) THEO JOHN (Champlin Park HS, Minnesota) — John scored eight points in each of Champlin Park’s two games this week. Champlin Park remains undefeated. IKE EKE (U-D Jesuit, Michigan)...

Markus Howard led the team in scoring in Marquettes loss to Providence Saturday.

Floor slaps: Offense stalls, foul troubles plague MUBB in gut-wrenching loss

Matt Unger, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2017

High-powered offense stalls in final eight minutes After scoring 64 points in the first 32 minutes of the game, Marquette's offense failed to record to a field goal after Matt Heldt's layup with 7:20...

Katin Reinhardt was unable to hit a fadeaway to give the Golden Eagles a late lead.

Men’s basketball slips up at Providence

Grant Becker, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2017

The 2016-'17 Marquette men’s basketball team will be remembered for a number of things, namely knocking off No. 1 Villanova, but its stellar 3-point shooting and second half collapses are just as much...

Erika Davenport led the Golden Eagles with 11 rebounds against Georgetown Friday.

WBB vs. Georgetown takeaways: MU overcomes rough shooting night

Brian Boyle, Wire Sports Reporter February 25, 2017

Final Score: Marquette 80, Georgetown 70 Leaders:  Points: Natisha Hiedeman (18) Rebounds: Erika Davenport (11) Assists: Danielle King (6) Planting the third seed With tonight’s win...

Natisha Hiedeman scored a team-leading 18 points against Georgetown Friday night.

Women’s basketball clinches third seed with victory

John Hand, Wire Sports Reporter February 25, 2017

The Marquette women’s basketball team clinched the three seed in the BIG EAST Tournament with an 80-70 win over Georgetown Friday night. The Golden Eagles committed 14 turnovers and shot 42 percent...

From Player to Coach: Marquette Hockey’s Will Jurgensen

February 22, 2017

After playing club hockey for Marquette, Will Jurgensen wasn't ready to move on. Now in his third season behind the bench for the Golden Eagles, he has seen monumental success.

Sam Hauser scored a team-leading 19 points against St. Johns Saturday.

Floor slaps: Balanced offense leads to big victory

Grant Becker, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2017

Hungry hungry Hauser Despite coming off his worst 3-point shooting performance of the season on National Marquette Day, 0-for-5 from deep, Sam Hauser wasn’t short on confidence. The freshman, who...

Heldt records double-double in victory against St. John’s

Jack Goods, Wire Sports Editor February 22, 2017

Men's basketball, still teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble, took care of business against a St. John's team that gave the Golden Eagles trouble in their first match-up with a 93-71 victory Tuesday...

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