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BREAKING: Marquette Athletics parts ways with head coach Steve Wojciechowski

Zoe Comerford, Executive Sports Editor • March 19, 2021

After seven seasons as head coach of Marquette men's basketball, the university decided to part ways with Steve Wojciechowski this afternoon. “After a thorough evaluation of our program over the last...

Kylie Sprecher (8) and Rachel Johnson (23) run after the ball in Marquette's win over Xavier. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer earns first win over Xavier since 2017

John Leuzzi, Sports Audio Producer • March 18, 2021

Marquette women's soccer earned its first win over Xavier since 2017 Thursday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles defeated the Musketeers 3-1 win at Valley Fields. For the first time since Feb. 21, the...

Redshirt junior defender Manuel Cukaj (5) celebrates after scoring his first goal of the season against Xavier Wednesday afternoon (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette picks up second BIG EAST win, beats Xavier

Matt Yeazel, Sports Reporter • March 17, 2021

After two games on the road, with the last being a 0-0 tie at Butler, the Marquette Golden Eagles (5-1-1, 2-1-1 BIG EAST) were back at home for a Wednesday matinee matchup against the Xavier Musketeers...

Killings coaches Jamal Cain, Koby McEwen, Dawson Garcia and Theo John during practice Jan. 5. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Dwayne Killings leaves Marquette to be head coach at Albany

Zoe Comerford, Executive Sports Editor • March 16, 2021

For the third time in two years, Marquette basketball has to replace another associate head coach: Dwayne Killings, who will take over for former University at Albany head coach Will Brown. On July...

Redshirt junior midfielder Jacob Hallam (11) celebrates with redshirt first-year attacker Devon Cowan (29) and redshirt junior attacker Griffin Fleming (18) during a game against Villanova Feb. 27 (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Passion, heart and development: Hallam exemplifies men’s lacrosse culture through non-profit, play on the field

Nick Galle, Assistant Sports Editor • March 16, 2021
Along with four other teammates, redshirt junior midfielder Jacob Hallam created Unified Lacrosse when he was in high school. The non-profit allows kids with disabilities to participate in lacrosse through camps and special events, such as playing at halftime of an MLL game.
Elaina Eckert (17) being introduced during the starting lineup ahead of Marquette's 3-2 win over Illinois State Feb. 7. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Eckert sees uptick in production for women’s soccer, becoming leader on, off the pitch

John Leuzzi, Sports Audio Producer • March 16, 2021
Senior midfielder Elaina Eckert has grown a lot during her time at Marquette. After not getting a lot of play time early in her career, she now serves as one of the team's leaders.
Junior forward Lukas Sunesson (9) strides past two DePaul defenders March 6 (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Lukas Sunesson leading men’s soccer team

Matt Yeazel, Sports Reporter • March 16, 2021
After setting a personal goal of double-digit goals on the season, junior forward Lukas Sunesson has been leading the way for the Golden Eagles in their shortened spring season.
Ella Foti (arms up) celebrates with her teammates in Marquette's sweep over DePaul Feb. 12. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Foti’s family, friends helped shape who she is

Jackson Gross, Sports Reporter • March 16, 2021
First-year setter Ella Foti was introduced to volleyball through her mother and father, who both played sports in college. Foti's dad also grew up in Milwaukee, which drew her to Marquette.
Josh Robinson follows through on his swing. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Robinson adjusts to United States golf

Matthew Valente, Sports Reporter • March 16, 2021
A native of Lisburn, Ireland, Josh Robinson has been getting adjusted to courses in the United States during his time with the Marquette men's golf team.
Marquette women's basketball celebrates in the Al McGuire Center on Selection Monday. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette set to face Virginia Tech in NCAA Tournament

Sam Arco , Sports Reporter • March 15, 2021
The Marquette women's basketball team enter the NCAA Tournament as a No. 10 seed and will face the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first round.
The Golden Eagles fell to No. 19 University of Louisville on Sunday afternoon (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

The Golden Eagles fall to No. 19 Louisville

Bryan Geenen, Sports Reporter • March 14, 2021

The Marquette women's lacrosse team suffered a 14-10 loss against No. 19 University of Louisville Sunday afternoon at Valley Fields. The visitors outscored Marquette 7-5 in both halves to hold off the...

Redshirt first-year attacker Devon Cowan (29) makes his way past senior defender Emmett Jennings (28) (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles lose fourth straight game to start season

Nick Galle, Assistant Sports Editor • March 13, 2021

For the first time in program history, the Marquette Golden Eagles (0-4, 0-4 BIG EAST) lost to the Providence Friars (3-3, 2-2 BIG EAST) at home Saturday afternoon. Junior attacker Matt Grillo led the...

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