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Shaka Smart (left) and Tyler Kokek (right) were named Big East coach and player of the year March 8.

Marquette’s Shaka Smart and Tyler Kolek named Big East player and coach of the year

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor March 8, 2023

NEW YORK — Shaka Smart and Tyler Kolek may have clinched Big East coach and player of the year down the stretch in February by leading No. 6 Marquette to an 8-1 record in the final month of the regular...

(Photo courtesy of Brynna Nixon.)

Women’s lacrosse goalkeeper got start throwing touchdowns on football field

Jackson Gross, Sports Audio Producer March 7, 2023

Growing up in Bonney Lake, Washington, sophomore goalkeeper Brynna Nixon would spend her Sunday afternoons watching Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks with her family. Nixon said she admired and...

Marquette mens basketball earned the No. 1 seed in the Big East Tournament after winning its first conference regular season title.

LEUZZI: Marquette is good but still needs to prove itself in March

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor March 7, 2023

This. Is. March.  These three simple words have become three famous words tweeted out repeatedly by national college basketball insider Jon Rothstein during the month. It’s a time that college...

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Kaiser grows on and off the court at Marquette

Jack Albright, Sports Reporter March 7, 2023

Playing collegiate tennis was not always on the table for junior Lara Kaiser. Despite having a successful junior career in Austria, Kaiser did not consider playing in college until her final year of...

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Blee’s leadership translates in Golden Eagles success from the draw control

Emma Kroll, Sports Reporter March 7, 2023

Before the start of every play, senior defender Mary Blee is supported by her teammates as she takes the draw and passes it off to either of the two waiting around the circle. "I will 100% start every...

(Photo courtesy of Sheila Frisinger.)

Golf program joins forces with Journey 21 to create unique experience

Trevor Hilson, Sports Reporter March 7, 2023

Matt Frisinger and his friends may not be on the official Marquette golf roster, but they are squad members nonetheless. It started with a call between Frisingers' mom, Sheila, and Marquette head coach...

After the closure of the Rec Center, the Marquette Club Fencing team practices inside Humphrey Hall.

Fencing club hosts inaugural “stabs on stage” in Varsity

Andrew Hubbuch, News Multimedia Journalist March 7, 2023
The Marquette Fencing Club's “Stabs on Stage” event brought together Marquette fencers and students from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
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Marquette’s lack of defense leads to loss against UConn in Big East semifinals

Kaylynn Wright, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2023

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Foul trouble and lack of defense proved to be an opponent that Marquette could not overcome Sunday afternoon. The Golden Eagles were overwhelmed by the Huskies as they fell 81-52...

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PREVIEW: Marquette looks for another upset against No. 1 seed UConn in Big East semifinals

Kaylynn Wright, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2023

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Four weeks ago, the Marquette women's basketball team upset then-No. 4 UConn at the Al McGuire Center for its first win over the Huskies in program history.  The No. 5 seed Golden...

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Marquette advances to seventh straight semifinal behind dominant defense down the stretch

Kaylynn Wright, Assistant Sports Editor March 4, 2023

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Marquette and St. John's entered Saturday's Big East tournament quarterfinal matchup looking to separate itself from the other on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament with a win.  The...

Junior guard Tyler Kolek after cutting down the nets following No. 6 Marquettes 96-94 win over St. Johns March 4 at Fiserv Forum.

Marquette earns 17th Big East win of the season

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor March 4, 2023

It wasn't smooth but No. 6 Marquette men's basketball team concluded its regular season by cutting down the nets and confetti flying in the air inside Fiserv Forum. With a nail-bitting 96-94 win over...

Sophomore guard Kam Jones after No. 6 Marquette mens basketballs win over St. Johns March 4.

BASELINE: Jones’ 23 points helps Golden Eagles end season on a high note

Jackson Gross, Sports Audio Producer March 4, 2023

After clinching its first outright regular season Big East title in Indianapolis Tuesday night, the No. 6 Marquette men’s basketball team returned home for the regular season finale against the St. John's...

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