The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

The student news site of Marquette University

Marquette Wire

Sports

Exclusive: Sandy Cohen heads in new direction

Exclusive: Sandy Cohen heads in new direction

John Hand, Wire Sports Reporter December 5, 2016

Sandy Cohen III could no longer take it. His boredom was unmanageable. He had to play basketball. He decided to grab his shoes and go to the Helfaer Recreational Center on Marquette’s campus to play...

Marquette-Wisconsin Preview: Power Forwards

December 5, 2016

It's less than a week until Marquette basketball's showdown with the Wisconsin Badgers. Marquette Wire Sports will be releasing one preview video each day this week about a different aspect of the game....

Goodrich competed in the 600-meter dash and the 4x400.

Goodrich’s strong weekend highlights Blue & Gold Invitational

Brendan Ploen, Wire Sports Reporter December 4, 2016

Junior sprinter Cassy Goodrich helped Marquette kick off the track and field season Friday night by breaking a school record by running a 1:33.01 in the 600-meter dash to highlight a successful first day...

Jajuan Johnson recorded a double-double and snagged five steals.

Floor slaps: hot shooting helps MUBB earn resume victory

Grant Becker, Assistant Sports Editor December 4, 2016

Golden Threeagles Marquette started off hot from downtown, making its first six 3-pointers and 8 of 10 in the first half. The Golden Eagles cooled down in the second half, going just 5 of 19 from deep...

Sam Hauser led the Golden Eagles with 19 points.

Hauser leads the way in victory against Georgia

Jack Goods, Wire Sports Editor December 4, 2016

Marquette's mental fortitude was questioned early in the year after two losses against Michigan and Pitt at the 2k Classic. The Golden Eagles quickly unraveled after Michigan's hot start, and they weren't...

Hiedeman records triple-double in win against Western Illinois

John Hand, Sports Reporter December 3, 2016

Before Marquette women’s basketball and Western Illinois tipped off Friday night, Marquette assistant coach Scott Merritt told Natisha Hiedeman if she recorded another double-double (she recorded her...

Hiedeman tallys program’s second ever triple-double

December 2, 2016

Marquette sophomore guard Natisha Hiedeman chipped in 12 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists on Friday night en route to the program's second ever triple-double as the Golden Eagles took down Western Illinois...

Volleyball eliminated from NCAA Tournament

John Hand, Sports Reporter December 2, 2016

Marquette women’s volleyball was eliminated from the NCAA tournament at the hands of Washington State 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 25-19, 25-20) in Madison on Thursday night. “'Our good is awfully good' is...

Sam Hauser has made at least two 3-pointers in six of seven games.

Floor Slaps: Wojo says Hauser has earned starting role

Jack Goods, Wire Sports Editor December 1, 2016

Marquette breezed by Western Carolina, winning 90-44 in a game where the Golden Eagles' opponent often looked completely hapless. The Golden Eagles played a full 40 minutes and outscored their opponents...

Marquette crushes Western Carolina 90-44

Grant Becker, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2016

Not every “buy game” goes according to plan, but Marquette’s Wednesday night showdown with Western Carolina certainly did. The Golden Eagles took command early with an 11-3 run to start the game...

Volleyball has made the NCAA tournament six seasons in a row.

Volleyball must deal with Washington State’s size in tournament game

John Hand, Sports Reporter November 29, 2016

Thirty minutes passed and 32 volleyball teams had been selected, none of which were Marquette. The Golden Eagles were together in the Al McGuire Center cafeteria sitting in a mounting state of agony as...

Sandy Cohen played in three of Marquettes four games before leaving the program.

Round table: Does Cohen’s departure hurt MUBB?

Wire Sports Staff, @MUWireSports November 29, 2016

Men's basketball announced last week junior guard Sandy Cohen was released from his scholarship and is pursuing a transfer. The Wire Sports executives came together to discuss what impact this has on the...

Load More Stories