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Junior guard Tyler Kolek looks to make a pass in No. 11 Marquette mens basketballs win over No. 16 Xavier Feb. 15 at Fiserv Forum.

Marquette moves into driver’s seat of Big East title after outlasting No. 16 Xavier

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

Marquette men's basketball inched one step closer to hoisting the Big East Regular Season Title for the first time in over a decade. No. 11 Marquette fought its way back into its heavyweight matchup...

Sophomore guard Stevie Mitchell finished with 17 points in No. 11 Marquettes 69-68 win over No. 16 Xavier Feb. 15 at Fiserv Forum.

BASELINE: Mitchell brings the EGB’s on both sides of the ball in win over No. 16 Xavier

Trevor Hilson, Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

It was a night of firsts for the No. 11 Marquette men's basketball team. On top of claiming sole possession of first place in the Big East with its 69-68 win over No. 16 Xavier, it is the first time...

Kings buzzer-beater gives Marquette road win at Providence

King’s buzzer-beater gives Marquette road win at Providence

Jack Albright, Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

Marquette women’s basketball head coach Megan Duffy is undefeated at Alumni Hall.  Last year, the Golden Eagles left Providence victorious, beating the Friars 57-51 behind 24 points from junior forward...

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Transfer Jackson Rose hopes to be a thorn in opponents’ sides

John Gunville, Sports Reporter February 14, 2023
St. Bonaventure transfer Jackson Rose utilizes his past experiences and love for the game to make a name for himself within the Marquette men’s lacrosse program.
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Werven mentors younger athletes to be a jack of all trades in the heptathlon

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter February 14, 2023

In the heptathlon, you don't have to be the best at every single event, but you do have to be competitive in throwing, running, hurdling and jumping.  The heptathlon includes the 100-meter hurdles,...

Sophomore forward David Joplin attempts a free-throw in Marquettes win over Villanova Feb. 1 at Fiserv Forum.

Joplin’s pattern of success traces back to high school days at Brookfield Central

Kaylynn Wright, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2023
Just 17 minutes away from his hometown of Brookfield, WI, sophomore David Joplin has seemed to find his footing within Shaka’s squad.
Markus Howard (0) high-fives fans after his final game at Fiserv Forum Feb. 29.

GUNVILLE: The Case To Why Markus Howard’s Jersey Should Not Be Retired

John Gunville, Sports Reporter February 14, 2023

Feb. 5, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain: Markus Howard became the first person in the history of the Liga ACB, the top division of professional basketball in Spain, to score 30 points in less than 20 minutes.  Checking...

Marquette womens basketball breaks down at half-court after its win over Loyola Chicago Dec. 9.

Annual Alumnae Day brings former and current players together

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2023

Marquette women's basketball had its inaugural season in 1975. Now, 48 years later, the program has gone through six different head coaches and six conference changes. Every era of the program acts as...

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Golden Eagles start off on the right foot in win over Aztecs

Jackson Gross, Sports Audio Producer February 12, 2023

It was as record setting day in the season opener for Marquette women's lacrosse. Behind senior midfielder Lydia Foust tying the program record with seven goals in a game and career high 12 draw controls...

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No. 10 Marquette moves into first place in conference standings

Jackson Gross, Sports Audio Producer February 12, 2023

After watching No. 13 Xavier lose to Butler Friday night, No. 10 Marquette knew first place in the Big East was in reach with a win over Georgetown Saturday. "The guys got so into the game," Marquette...

Marquette womens basketball earned its first ever win over UConn Feb. 8 at the Al McGuire Center by a score of 59-52.

Women’s basketball pulls off historic win as Megan Duffy makes history

Emma Kroll, Sports Reporter February 9, 2023

It was a familiar feeling for senior guard Jordan King and the Marquette women's basketball team. Last year, Marquette held a lead going into the fourth quarter at home against then-No. 8 UConn before...

Marquette womens basketball defeated No. 4 UConn 59-52 Feb. 8 at the Al McGuire Center.

BASELINE: Marotta’s big night helps lift Golden Eagles to historic win

John Gunville, Sports Reporter February 8, 2023

After losing by 13 points in the first game of the series, the Marquette women's basketball looked to get payback against No. 4 UConn Wednesday night. The Golden Eagles did just that defeating the Huskies...

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