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Benjamin Hanson

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter

Ben Hanson is a sophomore from Minneapolis, Minnesota studying journalism, digital media and advertising. He is a sports reporter and the assistant social media producer for the Marquette Wire for the 2023-2024 school year. When he’s not in the newsroom, he likes creative writing, being with friends and going to sporting events. He is excited to be able to spread the word of the Marquette Wire because it has done so much for him while also refining his sports writing.

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Marquette women's soccer finished its campaign 6-11-3 overall and 9th in the Big East. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

SEASON RECAP: Chris Allen has laid the foundation for the years ahead for Marquette women’s soccer

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2024
Marquette women's soccer took care of business at home Thursday, Oct. 24 at Valley Fields 2-1 against Providence. (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer downs Providence 2-1 thanks to 68th minute goal

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2024
After scoring just once across 61 starts at Rhode Island, transfer midfielder Tess O'Connell is off to a hot start at Marquette, racking up a team-high five goals. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Transfer midfielder Tess O’Connell taking advantage of newfound opportunities with Marquette

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2024
Senior forward Julia O'Neill boasts a cumulative 4.0 GPA while also juggling the workload of being a collegiate athlete. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

A look inside the busy lives of women’s soccer players Cate Downs and Julia O’Neill

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2024
Sophomore midfielder Ella McAleenan scored the deciding goal Thursday night in Marquette's 2-1 win over St. John's. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer earns first Big East win of the season, 2-1 at St. John’s

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2024
Golden Eagles still searching for first conference win after loss to Creighton

Golden Eagles still searching for first conference win after loss to Creighton

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2024
Marquette women's soccer has scored 10 goals in its last three matches. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Multi-goal game from O’Connell helps lift women’s soccer to 5-0 win over St. Thomas

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2024
Marquette women's soccer scored four goals in a game for the first time since 2022 Thursday night against Mercyhurst. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer explodes for season-high four goals in 4-0 victory over Mercyhurst

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer hopes to bounce back from early season struggles

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer earns first win of the season on late goal from Fix

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2024
Marquette players wore a purple ribbon around their hair during the 'PanCan' game. (Photo courtesy of Kylie Bridenhagen.)

Marquette played annual ‘PanCan’ game to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
Leigh Steiner in Marquette's game against Georgetown.

Marquette scores season-most 21 goals to keep postseason hopes alive

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2024
JOURNAL: Phoenix Rising

JOURNAL: Phoenix Rising

Benjamin Hanson and Dakota Barnes-Rush
April 20, 2024
Meredith Black has been with Marquette women's lacrosse for every year of the program's existence. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Meredith Black’s ‘gold standard’ helped start women’s lacrosse program from scratch

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles can’t break past Pioneers’ defense in 20-6 loss

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2024
Marquette in its loss to Michigan March 24. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Steiner’s historic game leads Marquette past Butler in 20-12 win

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s lacrosse’s offense comes alive in 17-6 win over Central Michigan

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
March 22, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles fall 17-11 against No. 19 Colorado

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles beat Detroit Mercy 19-7 in first road win

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2024
Eileen Dooley (left) and Maeve Dooley (center) in a pre-season scrimmage. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Playing together ‘an unmatched experience’ for Dooley sisters

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2024
Marquette celebrates during its 18-12 win over Cincinnati.

Golden Eagles’ offense falls short in 14-9 loss

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette opens 2024 season with 18-12 win over Cincinnati

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2024
Marquette held an open scrimmage Feb. 4 at Valley Fields. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

A young roster of ‘LAX rats’ look to build off historic season

Benjamin Hanson and Sofie Hanrahan
February 6, 2024
Senior guard Tyler Kolek scored his 1,000th collegiate career point in Marquette's 93-56 win Tuesday night.

BASELINE: Defensive pressure pushes No. 3 Golden Eagles to win

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 28, 2023
Photo of Abby Cracknell via Marquette Athletics.

JOURNAL: Making My Way

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2023
Marquette men's basketball celebrates its first-ever Big East Tournament Championship on the floor of Madison Square Garden. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette defending its crown in highly-anticipated season

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2023
Senior midfielder Josie Kelderman has dealt with two ACL tears in her time at Marquette.

Kelderman letting successes, not injuries, define her career

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2023
Head coach, Frank Pelaez with Team Impact participants, Chloe and Kendall. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics)

Women’s soccer pairs with nonprofit to give twins life-changing experience

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2023
Marquette women's soccer before its 2-0 loss against Butler Sept. 24 at Valley Fields

Marquette outshot 13-2 in 0-0 draw

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2023
Junior midfielder Julia O'Neill (11) fights for the ball in Marquette's 2-0 loss to Butler.

Marquette gives up two late goals in 2-0 loss to Butler

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2023
Emily Fix scored her first collegiate goal in Marquette's 1-1 draw with St. Thomas. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Fix scores first career goal for Marquette in 1-1 draw

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2023
The Golden Eagles are playing in Fiserv Forum Wednesday night at 7 p.m.

Marquette is playing No. 1 Wisconsin in Fiserv Forum: Here’s what you need to know

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette athletics.)

Marquette offense goes cold in 2-0 loss to Minnesota

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Kate Jochims prepares to enter the Navy using her experiences from track & field

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2023
No. 24 Marquette women's lacrosse dropped its first Big East contest of the season 12-5 against No. 3 Denver April 30 at Valley Fields. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette comes short of claiming first Big East regular season title with its loss to Denver

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
April 30, 2023
Noone (2) runs in the Big East 2022 Championships. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette plans to utilize Drake Relays competition for Big East preparation

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Distance runners look to develop consistency in meets

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

SEASON PREVIEW: Rogers’ squad shifts focus to outdoor season

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BASELINE: Golden Eagles surpass Huskies to head to first Big East championship game

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Kennedy embodies team first leadership skills as walk-on

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2023
Junior guard Tyler Kolek finished with 19 points in No. 6 Marquette men's basketball's win over St. John's in the Big East Tournament Quarterfinals Thursday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BASELINE: Marquette withstands early exit in Big East Tournament

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Okwaramoi balances best of both worlds on and off the track

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Werven mentors younger athletes to be a jack of all trades in the heptathlon

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2023
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HANSON: The rise of AI poses a threat to writers

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2023
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Another school record is broken for sprinter Julian Wright

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Olympians, stories and lessons are remembered during Track and Field 100-year anniversary

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2023
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Marquette wins against Seton Hall on the road, winning seven of its last eight games

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Routines in practice lead to endurance in the vault

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2022
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Track and field team as diverse as the events

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2022
David Zeller is a junior on the Marquette men's cross country team. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Despite injuries, men’s cross country runner David Zeller stays determined

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 22, 2022
Marquette men's basketball held a open practice for fans at Fiserv Forum Oct. 28.

Shaka’s squad focuses on the now, despite expectations of others

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2022
Sophomore goalkeeper Chloe Olson makes a save in Marquette women's soccer's 1-0 loss to No. 16 Georgetown Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer falls 1-0 to No. 16 Georgetown on the road

Benjamin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2022
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