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Marquette-Wisconsin preview: MU’s pick and roll defense

Grant Becker, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2016

Marquette's offense has been soaring this season, but despite good stretches, there have been plenty of questions about the defense. The Golden Eagles have struggled to defend the pick and roll. Grant...

Marquette defeated Wisconsin 57-55 in last years matchup.

Wisconsin matchup will likely be decided by Badgers’ big three

Grant Becker, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2016

The No. 17 Wisconsin Badgers have a big three: forward Nigel Hayes, guard Bronson Koenig and forward Ethan Happ. The Badgers have other role players who make varying impacts on a sporadic basis, but the...

Wisconsin-Marquette Preview: Freshmen Presence

December 7, 2016

3 days are ahead until the big game, when Wisconsin comes to Milwaukee to take on Marquette. Today, Kellan Buddy talks about the young talent the Golden Eagles have to offer in Sam Hauser and Markus Howard.

WBB takeaways: Big three not enough to earn win

WBB takeaways: Big three not enough to earn win

Brian Boyle, Sports Reporter December 7, 2016

Green Bay 78, Marquette 63 Team Leaders: Points: Natisha Hiedeman (17) Rebounds: Erika Davenport (7) Assists: Amani Wilborn (7) Digging a Hole Green Bay took the lead with 39 minutes...

Floor slaps: Hauser shines again in narrow win over Fresno State

Floor slaps: Hauser shines again in narrow win over Fresno State

Grant Becker, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2016

Another big night for Hauser Sam Hauser has been a revelation for Marquette this season, earning a starting job just a few weeks into his freshman season and he continued to show why on Tuesday night...

Men’s basketball barely survives Fresno State due to defensive struggles

Jack Goods, Wire Sports Editor December 7, 2016

Up 19 at half, it appeared men's basketball was on its way to an easy win against Fresno State. It didn't turn out that way. The Golden Eagles needed clutch free throws at the end of the game to squeak...

Green Bay shuts down WBB offense in 15-point victory

John Hand, Wire Sports Reporter December 7, 2016

After coming back from a successful west coast road trip, Marquette women’s basketball suffered their first loss at the Al McGuire Center 78-63 to Green Bay Tuesday night. Marquette entered the game...

Recruiting scores: In-state injuries highlight recruits week of action

Recruiting scores: In-state injuries highlight recruits’ week of action

John Steppe, Wire Sports Reporter December 6, 2016

As the high school basketball season begins, here is how the Golden Eagles' targets have performed in the past week: 2017 (Signees) Theo John (Champlin Park HS, Minnesota) - The 6-foot-8 power forward’s...

Jajuan Johnson had five steals in Marquettes victory against Georgia.

UNGER: MUBB’s postseason chances saved by victory over Georgia

Matt Unger, Assistant Sports Editor December 6, 2016

The phrase “tournament resume” is an important one in college basketball. Even with Selection Sunday still over four months away, "bracketologists" are already active on social media analyzing wins...

Davenport showing off superhuman rebounding skills

Davenport showing off superhuman rebounding skills

Brian Boyle, Wire Sports Reporter December 6, 2016

Erika Davenport’s best plays rarely make the highlight reel, but they’ve helped redefine the ceiling for the so-called undersized woman’s basketball team. They happen a few times a game — 3.4...

Redman finds hockey home upon return to Midwest

Redman finds hockey home upon return to Midwest

Thomas Salinas, Wire Sports Reporter December 6, 2016

Colin Redman knew almost nothing about Marquette’s hockey program coming into his freshman year. The only thing he knew was that the club team existed, and having had success in high school hockey, he...

Alex Goodrich (left) and Cassy Goodrich (right) enjoy spending practice time together on Fridays.

Goodrich sisters share close bond on and off course

Brendan Ploen, Wire Sports Reporter December 6, 2016

Junior Cassy and freshman Alex Goodrich have a unique bond both on and off the track. They both say the other is the lifeline to their success and each other’s ultimate training partner. They have always...

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