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Carsen Murray (left) and Yadhira Anchante (right) are two of seven players to be in their final NCAA tournaments this year. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: NCAA tournament is seven seniors’ final chance to make history

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2024

Carsen Murray knows better than anyone that nothing is given in the NCAA tournament — especially simply making it. The graduate student middle blocker has amassed a more-than respectable career resume:...

Marquette volleyball players celebrate as they hear their name called as a No. 5 seed. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette named No. 5 seed in NCAA tournament, faces Florida Gulf Coast

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2024

Another year, another dance party. So is the way for Marquette volleyball, which extended its NCAA tournament streak to four years after being named a No. 5 seed and awarded a ticket to Salt Lake City,...

Damarius Owens scored a career-high 14 points in Marquette's win over Stonehill. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette’s bench answers Shaka Smart’s call with best week of season

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2024

Shaka Smart had a message for his team. Well, really his younger players. "We have to continue to build our bench," the Marquette head coach said after last Saturday's 80-69 win over Georgia. "We have...

Marquette volleyball fell to Creighton for the third time this season Saturday in the Big East Tournament Championship (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Marquette volleyball falls in Big East Tournament Championship for the seventh time in eight years

Matthew Baltz, Sports Director November 30, 2024

After the dust had settled and the lights had faded, all No. 2 Marquette could do was watch. Watch No. 1 Creighton hoist it's fifth consecutive Big East Tournament Championship — 10th overall —...

Junior guard Chase Ross (left) and redshirt first-year forward Caedin Hamilton (right) earned a combined 15 points in No. 10 Marquette's 94-62 win over Western Carolina. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

No. 10 Marquette uses balanced scoring to rout Western Carolina 94-62

Kaylynn Wright, Assistant Sports Editor November 30, 2024

It was an all-around team effort for No. 10 Marquette men’s basketball Saturday.  Senior guard Kam Jones almost earned his second career triple-double, finishing with 20 points, 10 assists and six...

(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

No. 2 Marquette books ticket to Big East tournament championship with sweep over No. 6 Villanova

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2024

So this is what Marquette volleyball W.B. (Without Bray) looks like. Aubrey Hamilton still killing, Yadhira Anchante still assisting, a great many people still digging, the Golden Eagles still sweeping. Even...

Sophomore forward Skylar Forward tallied a career-high 23 points in Marquette's 59-57 win over Rutgers Friday, Nov. 29 (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Marquette’s comeback effort prevails as it downs Rutgers 59-57

Max Mullin, Sports Reporter November 29, 2024

Marquette women's basketball (3-2) stunned Rutgers (4-3) Friday afternoon 59-57 in what could be considered a program-defining road win in New Jersey. The comeback prevails At the half, Marquette trailed...

Marquette debuted throwback jerseys Wednesday night in its game against Stonehill. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Throwback jerseys the amalgamation of tradition and innovation

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2024

The sights were decades in the making. They came with a wave of memories. They signified a remembrance of tradition. They marked a return to a bygone time. The Marquette men's basketball players'...

Forward David Joplin finished Wednesday's contest with game-high's in both points (27) and rebounds (7) (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Marquette downs Stonehill 94-59 behind 27 points from David Joplin

Matthew Baltz, Sports Director November 27, 2024

There was plenty to be thankful for Marquette men's basketball Wednesday night. For starters, it could've been thankful for forward David Joplin putting up 27 points on an ever-efficient 10-of-12 shooting....

Marquette men's soccer finished 6-7-4 in the first year of the David Korn era (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

SEASON RECAP: A year of growth and experience

Sofie Hanrahan, Sports Reporter November 26, 2024

It was the first time in almost two decades that a new face led the Marquette men's soccer squad. Almost a year ago, in December 2023, David Korn was announced as the replacement to Louis Bennett,...

Make women's sports mainstream

Make women’s sports mainstream

Lilly Peacock, Sports Columnist November 26, 2024
The truth is everyone is ready for extensive, nationwide women’s sports coverage. However, there is a lack of space for women’s sports to be exposed to those who don’t normally watch them.
Morgan Daugherty posted a career-best five kills and hit .625 (5-0-8) with two digs and a block in Marquette's 3-1 win over DePaul. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Daugherty’s career day ‘one of the best off-the-bench performances’ Theis has ever seen

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2024

Morgan Daugherty finally got a chance. A real chance. When Hattie Bray went down with an ankle injury early in the second set of Marquette's 3-1 win over DePaul, Daugherty's name was called. It was...

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