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Ava Mares

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor

Ava is an Assistant Sports Editor at the Wire. She is a junior from Andover, MN studying journalism and minoring in pre-law.

In her free time, Ava enjoys crocheting

This year Ava is looking forward to live remotes at the Wire

All content by Ava Mares
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Comeback falls short for Marquette in loss to Bellarmine

Ava Mares, Assitant Sports Editor
March 11, 2023
Senior forward Chloe Marotta poses with her family prior to Marquette womens basketballs win over DePaul on Senior Night.

BASELINE: Marotta wins final regular season home game at the Al

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Evans’ Division I dreams become reality with Stimmel’s squad

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
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 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
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

SEASON PREVIEW: Men’s lacrosse looking to bounce back in 2023

Ava Mares and John Gunville
January 31, 2023
First-year guard MacKenzie Hare in a defensive stance in Marquette womens basketballs 64-40 win over Xavier Jan. 25 at the Al McGuire Center.

BASELINE: Women’s basketball picks up ninth home win of the season

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Reporter
January 25, 2023
Marquette womens basketball breaks down at half-court after its win over Loyola Chicago Dec. 9.

Marquette falls to St. John’s for the first time since 2019

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

PREVIEW: Marquette to conclude three-game road trip against No. 25 Creighton

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
January 7, 2023
First-year guard Emily La Chapell recorded a career-high 12 points in Marquette womens basketballs 77-53 win over Loyola Chicago Dec. 10.

Marquette defeats Loyola 77-53 in first contest of four-game homestand

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2022
Marquette wins Big East opener in nations capital against Georgetown

Marquette wins Big East opener in nation’s capital against Georgetown

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s basketball upsets No. 3 Texas in first round of Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2022
JOURNAL: Behind the Painted White Lines

JOURNAL: Behind the Painted White Lines

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Kennedi Myles (44) driving to the basket in Marquette womens basketballs 75-55 win over Holy Cross Nov. 11.

Kennedi Myles impact at Marquette goes beyond the court

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2022
Marquette mens soccer celebrates after a goal in its 5-1 win over St. Johns Nov. 2 at Valley Fields.

Marquette earns first Big East victory on Senior Night

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Reporter
November 2, 2022
Graduate student forward Lauren Van Kleunen (42) attempts a free-throw in Marquette womens basketballs 59-45 win over Butler Dec. 5.

How does Marquette replace Lauren Van Kleunen?

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
First-year defender Tristan Ronnestad-Stevens attempts a kick in Marquette mens soccers 3-2 loss to UConn Oct. 15 at Valley Fields.

First-year defender brings new kicks and tricks to Marquette

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
Marquette mens soccers Beto Soto (left) in a 1-on-1 battle with a Seton Hall defender in the Golden Eagles 2-3 loss to the Pirates Oct. 12 at Valley Fields.

Marquette remains winless in Big East play after 3-2 loss to Seton Hall

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Marquette mens soccer ahead of its 3-2 loss to Butler Sept. 30.

Marquette ties Providence 3-3 in final road contest of the week

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2022
Abdoul Karim Pare (17) brings up the ball in Marquette mens soccers 3-1 loss to Butler Sept. 30 at Valley Fields.

Pare brings street style skills and smiles to Bennett’s program

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
Members of the Marquette Fellowship of Christian Athletes meet during a meeting Sept. 25.

MARES: To play or to praise, Marquette FCA does both

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
September 27, 2022
Beto Soto (11) and Alex Mirsberger (21) celebrate in Marquette mens soccers 5-2 win in the Milwaukee Cup over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sept. 20.

Men’s soccer takes back the Milwaukee Cup for first time since 2014

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
Marquette mens soccer volunteer assistant and goalkeeper coach Graham Shaw (right) talks to senior goalkeeper Chandler Hallwood during the 2021 season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Shaw brings extensive knowledge of game to goalkeeper position as coach

Ava Mares, Assitant Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
Graphic made by John Leuzzi. (Photos courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Bennett’s recruiting history runs deep with former roommate’s club soccer program

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
September 6, 2022
Marquette mens soccer celebrates after a goal in its 6-1 win over Utah Tech Aug. 28. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette defeats Utah Tech 6-1 to notch first win of the season

Ava Mares, Assitant Sports Editor
August 28, 2022
JOURNAL: Before time expires

JOURNAL: Before time expires

Ava Mares, Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2022
Marquette mens lacrosse in its 10-8 loss to Villanova April 23.

Marquette falls to Villanova in final home game

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2022

JOURNAL: Finding all super fans

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2022
Redshirt sophomore face-off specialist Cole Emmanuel running with the ball in Marquettes 18-8 loss to Notre Dame April 12.

Marquette falls to No. 10 Notre Dame snapping two-game winning streak

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2022
Marquette mens lacrosse redshirt sophomore face-off specialist hugs head coach Andrew Stimmel prior to the teams 16-11 win over Providence April 2.

Rituals, routines and rising up help Luke Williams step into a bigger role

Ava Mares, sports reporter
April 12, 2022
Zach Granger is a redshirt junior defender on the Marquette mens lacrosse team. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Zach Granger a mental health advocate with a leader mentality

Ava Mares, sports reporter
April 5, 2022
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

A man of many talents, Will Foster brings a new song to Marquette’s offense

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
March 22, 2022
Marquette mens lacrosse dropped to 2-5 on the season after its 10-7 loss to Robert Morris March 19. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette falls to Robert Morris in a afternoon road contest

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2022
Men’s lacrosse snaps losing streak with win against Detroit Mercy

Men’s lacrosse snaps losing streak with win against Detroit Mercy

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2022
Marquette mens lacrosse fell to No. 16 Michigan 12-10 March 1.

Marquette falls in close battle with No. 16 Michigan 12-10

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2022
Jordan King (23), Karissa McLaughlin (12), Chloe Marotta (center right) and Lauren Van Kleunen (42) celebrate after Van Kleunens basket in Marquette womens basketballs 79-75 win over St. Johns.

BASELINE: Strong fourth quarter leads to regular season finale win

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2022
Graduate student midfielder Anthony Courcelle (99) defends a Utah player in Marquette mens lacrosses 12-11 loss to the Utes Feb. 26. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s lacrosse drops home opener to Utah 12-11

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2022
Bobby OGrady is a first-year attack on the Marquette mens lacrosse team who hails from Milton, Massachusetts. OGrady earned BIG EAST Freshman of the Week honors earlier this season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

First-year attacker carrying out family roots in the Midwest

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2022
Junior guard Jordan King (23) looks to make a pass in Marquette womens basketballs 72-58 loss to UConn Feb. 13.

Golden Eagles drop third straight game

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2022
Marquette mens lacrosse was picked to finish fourth in the BIG EAST in the Coaches Preseason Poll. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

PREVIEW: Men’s lacrosse looks to build off last season’s late success

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2022
Junior guard Jordan King (23) brings up the ball in Marquette womens basketballs win over Seton Hall Jan. 26.

Marquette takes down St. John’s in a close battle

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2022
Redshirt sophomore guard Nirel Lougbo during warmups prior to Marquette womens basketballs 68-32 win over Georgetown Jan. 14.

Lougbo working back from meniscus injury

Ava Mares , Sports Reports
January 18, 2022
Marquette womens basketball in its 89-65 win over North Dakota Dec. 11.

Women’s basketball struggles in return against Creighton

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
January 7, 2022
Graduate student forward Lauren Van Kleunen (42) went 6-for-6 (12 pts) in the first half during Marquette womens basketballs 89-65 win over North Dakota Dec. 11.

Baseline: Marquette dominates in victory over North Dakota

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2021
Graduate student forward Lauren Van Kleunen (42) attempts to go up for a layup in Marquette womens basketballs 59-51 win over University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Dec. 8.

Van Kleunen records historic night in win over Milwaukee

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
December 9, 2021
Graduate student Karissa McLaughlin (12) brings the ball up court in Marquette womens basketballs 76-48 win over Xavier Dec.3.

Baseline: Marquette dominates Xavier, earning their first BIG EAST victory

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2021
Graduate student Karissa McLaughlin (12) in Marquette womens basketball 90-58 win over NJIT Nov. 12.

PREVIEW: Marquette looks to make its 11th consecutive win against Xavier in BIG EAST opener

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
December 2, 2021
Kennedi Myles (44) goes up for a layup in Marquette womens basketballs 65-40 win over Southern Nov. 15.

Marquette falls to Georgia in final match-up of the Daytona Beach Invitational

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
November 27, 2021
Jordan King (23) calls a play from point guard in Marquettes 60-45 win over Southern Nov. 15 at the Al McGuire Center.

Marquette suffers first loss of the season to Colorado

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2021
Marquette womens basketball defeated Alcorn State 96-35 Nov. 9 at the Al McGuire Center.

McLaughlin’s big day leads Marquette to season opener win over Alcorn State

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2021
Redshirt junior forward Chloe Marotta.

Marotta plans on taking the No. 52 to new heights

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2021
Josh Hewitt (29) takes on a DePaul defender in Marquettes 1-0 win Oct. 16. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette gets shutout by St. John’s 4-0

Ava Mares , Sports Reporter
October 23, 2021
Jonas Moen (20) attempts to make a pass in Marquette mens soccers 1-0 loss to Villanova Sept. 18. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

First-year defender is the calm presence the team needed

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2021
Beto Soto (11) attempts to get a touch on the ball in Marquettes 2-1 loss to Xavier Oct. 6 at Valley Fields.

Marquette suffers setback against Xavier

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2021
Beto Soto (11) takes a shot on goal in Marquettes 1-0 loss to Villanova Sept. 18. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette drops BIG EAST opener 1-0

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2021
Sam Thornton (19) attempts a shot in No. 18 Marquettes 1-0 double overtime loss to Wisconsin Sept. 13.

Marquette falls to in-state rival in double overtime, drop third straight game

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2021
Edrey Caceres (6) makes a move on a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay defender in Marquettes 2-0 win Aug. 26. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

First-year midfielder brings unique experience and understanding of the game to MSOC

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2021
Beto Soto (11) scores a goal in Marquettes 2-1 win over Kansas City Sept. 3.

Soto’s big night leads No. 13 Marquette to 2-1 victory over Kansas City

Ava Mares, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2021
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