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Men’s track and field win first conference title since 2016, women finish third

Brendan Ploen, Outgoing Assistant Sports Editor
May 13, 2018
Brendan (right) smiles with John Steppe and Andrew Goldstein after the special edition of the Marquette-Wisconsin rivalry in December.

PLOEN: Student media pushes you to your limits, but for the better

Brendan Ploen, Outgoing Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2018
The Golden Eagle has been a key part of Marquettes athletic image for years.

Behind the beak: Alumni have fond memories of wearing Golden Eagle costume

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2018
Mens lacrosse falls short in BIG EAST semifinal loss to Denver

Men’s lacrosse falls short in BIG EAST semifinal loss to Denver

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2018
Attacker Toby Howell transferred from Marquette University to Brown at the end of the 2016 season. (Wire Stock Photo)

Men’s soccer forges ahead despite transfers

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
May 1, 2018

[Video] Win over Torrent completes undefeated spring season for men’s soccer

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2018
The Golden Eagles will play the Pioneers again Thursday afternoon for the BIG EAST semifinals.

Men’s lax falls to fourth seed in BIG EAST Tourney following Denver loss

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2018
Josh Coan is one of the latest players to transfer in to the mens soccer program. Coan came from the University of Pittsburgh.

SPRING UPDATE: Men’s soccer confident heading into final spring tuneup

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2018

[Video] Exit Interview: Daniel Szczepanek Extended Version

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2018
Junior long stick midfielder Noah Richard tied a career high with eight ground balls in a 17-5 loss against Duke.

Men’s lax goes almost 25 minutes without scoring in loss to Duke

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 21, 2018

Marquette continues stellar record in one-goal games

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Zach Melillo (right) went 12-of-15 on faceoffs against Notre Dame in a 7-6 loss.

Notre Dame scores two goals in final 42 seconds to sink MLAX

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Marquette coach Joe Amplo will be looking for his first career win against Notre Dame Wednesday night at Valley Fields

PREVIEW: Men’s lacrosse to play inaugural Valley Fields night game versus Notre Dame

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
Joshua Word won Marquettes first-ever gold medal in the 60-meter event at the BIG EAST track and field championships. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Bean/Marquette Athletics)

Boos, Word take shot at redemption in 4×100 relay

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2018

Exit Interview: Daniel Szczepanek

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 9, 2018
John Wagner scored his fourth game-winning goal of the season as Marquette topped St. Johns 11-10 in overtime.

Wagner scores fourth game-winning goal of season for men’s lacrosse

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2018
Tanner Thomson scored six goals in Marquettes victory against St. Johns last season. He will redshirt the 2018 season.

Thomson brothers work through injuries together

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2018
Defenseman Noah Richard had two shots in Marquettes 14-9 loss to Villanova.

No. 8 Villanova’s Khan scores seven in record-breaking win over Marquette

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2018
Sophomore midfielder Connor McClelland is third on the team with eight goals for the Golden Eagles. He scored two against Georgetown last Saturday.

PREVIEW: MLAX set to take on No. 8 Villanova

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2018
Chris Carrawell (center) hugs junior Matt Heldt after a Marquette win. Carrawell spent four years at Marquette.

Men’s basketball assistant Carrawell leaving Marquette for Duke

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 2018
John Wagner scored his fourth game-winning goal of the season as Marquette topped St. Johns 11-10 in overtime.

Wagner’s game-winning goal helps MU upset Georgetown in overtime

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2018
Marquette will be looking to make it to the NIT semifinals against Penn State for the first time since the 1994-95 season when coach Mike Deane led the team to a second-place finish.

PREVIEW: Marquette looks to stop Penn State, Tony Carr in NIT quarterfinals

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2018
Kai Storrs, a transfer from University of Maryland leads Marquettes scout team.

Men’s lax transfer Storrs adopts ‘scout team mentality’ in first year at Marquette

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2018
Andrew Rowsey has scored 20 or more points in 18 of Marquettes 34 games.

FLOOR SLAPS: Fast break points help Marquette to NIT Quarterfinals

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2018
Andrew Rowsey watches a 3-pointer in Marquettes 101-92 second round win in the NIT. The senior finished with 29 points and nine assists.

[Photo] RECAP: Marquette runs past Oregon, advances to NIT quarterfinals

March 18, 2018
Marquette lacrosse has lost its last three games after winning its first three.

Men’s lax loses third straight after first-half onslaught in Ann Arbor

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2018
John Wagner scored his fourth game-winning goal of the season as Marquette topped St. Johns 11-10 in overtime.

PREVIEW: MLAX hopes to stop skid against Michigan

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2018
Marquette blanketed Harvard all night, forcing 22 turnovers.

FLOOR SLAPS: Marquette survives NIT scare thanks to free throws

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2018
Senior Andrew Rowsey (right) scored 1,000 points in a Marquette uniform. He is only the fifth player in NCAA history to score 1,000 points with two different teams.

FLOOR SLAPS: Villanova buries Marquette with shooting

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2018
Armstrong returned to a 10-step approach this year after improving his fundamentals. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics via Facebook)

Armstrong has ‘killer instinct’ heading into NCAA Indoor Championships

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2018
Matt Heldt scored six points on 3-of-3 shooting and had a vital block in Marquettes 72-69 BIG EAST Tournament win vs. DePaul (Wire stock photo).

FLOOR SLAPS: Marquette hangs on to defeat DePaul in BIG EAST Tournament first round

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2018
Anthony Orsini scored one goal in the 12-2 drubbing by Robert Morris.

Men’s lacrosse stumbles against Bellarmine in double overtime

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2018
Marquette defeated Creighton in the final game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

FLOOR SLAPS: Second half defense propels Golden Eagles offense

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2018
John Wagner scored his fourth game-winning goal of the season as Marquette topped St. Johns 11-10 in overtime.

Wagner scores game-winning goal in overtime to stun No.4 Ohio State

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2018
Sophomore high jumper Daniel Armstrong will represent Marquette at the NCAA Indoor Championships for the first time since 2015. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Track and field high jumper Armstrong qualifies for NCAA Indoor Championships

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2018
Mens lacrosses Hershman returns to roots with Puerto Rico national team

Men’s lacrosse’s Hershman returns to roots with Puerto Rico national team

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2018
Marquette players looked on from the bench during a 70-62 loss to DePaul Saturday afternoon.

FLOOR SLAPS: Blue Demons out-muscle Golden Eagles in upset

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2018
The United States team pursuit trio finished in eighth place late Wednesday afternoon and were beaten by Canada by nearly eight seconds. Emery Lehmans Olympic Games are over.

Lehman finishes Olympics with eighth place finish in team pursuit

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
Freshman guard Greg Elliott scored 11 points in place of injured guard Markus Howard. Marquette went on to win 85-73 over St. Johns

Elliott impacts all areas in Marquette win over St. John’s

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2018
Freshman attackman Anthony Orsini has scored six goals in two games for Marquette. He will have his biggest test of the season against Ohio State Friday afternoon.

Men’s lacrosse freshman attack trio looks to continue hot start to season

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2018
The United States team pursuit trio finished in eighth place late Wednesday afternoon and were beaten by Canada by nearly eight seconds. Emery Lehmans Olympic Games are over.

Lehman, team pursuit team finishes eighth, has one race remaining in Olympic Games

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2018
John Wagner scored his fourth game-winning goal of the season as Marquette topped St. Johns 11-10 in overtime.

Wagner scores game-winning goal in season opener

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2018
Senior thrower Maya Marion is going for her fourth BIG EAST outdoor shot put title. (Photo by Maggie Bean via Marquette Athletics.)

Maya Marion looks to end career on top

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2018
Andrew Rowsey has had hot and cold streaks this season. His shooting has been a catalyst for Marquettes offense when hes on point.

PLOEN: Marquette has to win out to make the tournament

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2018
Emery Lehman finished 21st out of 22 in the 5,000 meter race in his 2018 Winter Olympics debut. (Photo Courtesy: Emery Lehman)

Emery Lehman finishes 21st in 5,000 meter race

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2018
Markus Howard finished Saturday with 18 points, but St. Johns guard Shamorie Ponds scored 44 to steal the show.

Ponds explodes for 44 points as St. John’s defeats Marquette in season-defining loss

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2018
Marquette fell on the road last year to Seton Hall. The Golden Eagles are currently riding a four game losing streak.

PREVIEW: Golden Eagles looking to stop losing streak

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2018
John Wagner will be the focal point of Marquettes attack this season. He scored 22 goals last season.

Amplo not concerned with men’s lacrosse’s lack of goal scoring depth

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2018
Emery Lehman skates at the latest International Skating Union World Cup in Salt Lake City. Lehman achieved his personal best in the 5K race (photo courtesy: Emery Lehman).

Lehman thinks new skin suits could make big difference for Team USA

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2018
Marquette lost its fourth consecutive game Saturday afternoon, splitting the season series against the Providence Friars. Sophomore guard Markus Howard was limited to just one 3-pointer.

Howard’s late turnover spoils National Marquette Day comeback, losing skid reaches four

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2018
Matt Heldt scored six points on 3-of-3 shooting and had a vital block in Marquettes 72-69 BIG EAST Tournament win vs. DePaul (Wire stock photo).

PREVIEW: Marquette looks to end skid against Providence on National Marquette Day

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2018
Emery Lehman finished 21st out of 22 in the 5,000 meter race in his 2018 Winter Olympics debut. (Photo Courtesy: Emery Lehman)

Lehman lands in South Korea ready to prove himself

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2018
Marquette scored 80-plus points against Villanova Sunday for the third time in two seasons.

FLOOR SLAPS: Villanova does just enough down stretch to squeak out a victory

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2018
Duane Wilson hit two clutch free throws in last years upset against Jalen Brunson No. 1 Villanova.

Guarding pick-and-roll, off-ball movement vital to success against Villanova

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2018
BIG EAST NOTES: Conference season hits halfway point

BIG EAST NOTES: Conference season hits halfway point

Andrew Goldstein and Brendan Ploen
January 26, 2018
Matt Heldt scored six points on 3-of-3 shooting and had a vital block in Marquettes 72-69 BIG EAST Tournament win vs. DePaul (Wire stock photo).

PREVIEW: Marquette looks to topple No. 8 Xavier in road clash

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2018
Mens lacrosse ranked No. 15, but will not have goal-scorer Thomson

Men’s lacrosse ranked No. 15, but will not have goal-scorer Thomson

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
Track and field assistant coach Rick Bellford (center) works with former All-American high jumper Wally Ellenson. (Photo by Maggie Bean, courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Track and field coach Bellford mentors potential All-American jumpers

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2018
Emery Lehman smiled for a photo after he made the U.S. Olympic Team as a Team Pursuit Specialist. It will be Lehmans second appearance in the Olympics. He is a junior in the College of Engineering (Photo by Brendan Ploen).

Lehman’s road to Pyeongchang Olympics full of adversity

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2018
Sam Hauser scored 30 points against Butler, tying a career high. Marquette plays DePaul at 8:00 Monday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

PREVIEW: Marquette hopes to get back on track against DePaul

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2018
Sacar Anim and the rest of Marquettes frontcourt offense struggled Friday night, as they were outscored 60-28 in the paint.

FLOOR SLAPS: Marquette badly beaten in paint results in loss to Butler

Brendan Ploen and John Steppe
January 13, 2018
FLOOR SLAPS: Marquette out-rebounds in upset over No. 13 Seton Hall

FLOOR SLAPS: Marquette out-rebounds in upset over No. 13 Seton Hall

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 10, 2018
Emery Lehman smiled for a photo after he made the U.S. Olympic Team as a Team Pursuit Specialist. It will be Lehmans second appearance in the Olympics. He is a junior in the College of Engineering (Photo by Brendan Ploen).

Trials Day 6: After week of waiting, Emery Lehman makes Olympic Team

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 7, 2018
Marquette junior Emery Lehman finished in fourth place in the 1,500 meter race Saturday night, as he missed out on third place and an Olympic spot by just .21 seconds. (Photo courtesy: Emery Lehman)

Trials Day 5: Lehman comes in fourth in 1,500 meters, has one more race today

Brendan Ploen and John Steppe
January 7, 2018
Andrew Rowsey brings the ball up the court in last years upset of then-No.1 Villanova.

PREVIEW: Marquette looks to continue BIG EAST run in Philadelphia

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 6, 2018
The United States team pursuit trio finished in eighth place late Wednesday afternoon and were beaten by Canada by nearly eight seconds. Emery Lehmans Olympic Games are over.

Trials Day Two: Experience just as intense for fans

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 4, 2018

Trials Day 1: Lehman wins 5,000 meter race, Olympic fate still in limbo

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 2, 2018

Engineering student Emery Lehman’s second Olympics within reach

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
January 2, 2018
FLOOR SLAPS: Marquette forces season-high 25 turnovers in win against Hoyas

FLOOR SLAPS: Marquette forces season-high 25 turnovers in win against Hoyas

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2017
Sam Hauser scored 30 points against Butler, tying a career high. Marquette plays DePaul at 8:00 Monday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Marquette finishes non-conference season with rout over American

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 21, 2017
Transfer Harry Froling attempts a three-pointer. He will make his debut tonight against Northern Illinois.

PREVIEW: Froling expected to make debut against Northern Illinois

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 18, 2017
Andrew Rowsey led Marquette with 24 points, including a team-high five three-pointers.

FLOOR SLAPS: Second-half efficiency leads Marquette past Wisconsin

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2017
PREVIEW: Marquette looks to shut down Ethan Happ

PREVIEW: Marquette looks to shut down Ethan Happ

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2017
Bo Ellis is awarded a jersey with the No.31 on it last year against the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

SIDEBAR: Bo Ellis links rivalry through the decades

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2017
Sacar Anim drives to the hoop against Vermont Tuesday night. He and along with fellow sophomores combined for 57 of Marquettes 91 points in a victory.

FLOOR SLAPS: Sophomores steal the show to defeat Vermont

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2017
An illustration of the trajectory of a shot made by Dave Quabius in a game against the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1930. (Photo Courtesy: Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Marquette University Libraries)

Marquette-Wisconsin: A look back through history

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2017
Freshman Jamal Cain takes on Georgias Juwan Parker. Cain had eight points on three-of-four shooting.

FLOOR SLAPS: Post presence not enough as Georgia steals road victory

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2017
The Catapult tracking system is one of many tools mens soccer uses to gain an in-depth understanding of its players.

Men’s soccer uses GPS, InStat to advantage

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2017
FLOOR SLAPS: Howard, Rowsey light up the night from deep

FLOOR SLAPS: Howard, Rowsey light up the night from deep

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2017
Matt Heldt goes up for a shot against Mount St. Marys. Heldts production this year has been largely offset by foul trouble.

PLOEN: Maui success still raises questions for men’s basketball

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 2017
Rowseys sharpshooting leads Marquette to third place at Maui Invitational

Rowsey’s sharpshooting leads Marquette to third place at Maui Invitational

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2017

Men’s basketball falls to No. 19 Purdue in Gavitt Tipoff Game

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2017
Buckle down and Boiler Up: Marquette prepares to take on Purdue in Gavitt Games

Buckle down and Boiler Up: Marquette prepares to take on Purdue in Gavitt Games

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2017
PLOEN: Going forward, mens soccer needs finishers

PLOEN: Going forward, men’s soccer needs finishers

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2017
FLOOR SLAPS: Long-range shooting struggles and perimeter defense needs work

FLOOR SLAPS: Long-range shooting struggles and perimeter defense needs work

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2017
Marquette mens soccer starters gather around before their match against Providence. The Golden Eagles have yet to play the same starting XI this season due to injuries.

Men’s soccer falls to DePaul in season finale, eliminated from BIG EAST Tournament

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2017
Danny Jarosz (center) talks to student manager Michael Gallo during an evening practice. Jarosz is in charge of filming every match and submitting it to InStat for a film breakdown.

Jarosz ‘at peace’ with decision to step away from playing soccer, becomes student assistant

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2017
Marquette gives up early second half goals, falls to Butler 2-1

Marquette gives up early second half goals, falls to Butler 2-1

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2017
Three takeaways from mens basketballs open practice

Three takeaways from men’s basketball’s open practice

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2017

Prpa assists on all four goals as men’s soccer hangs on to beat Creighton

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2017
Mens soccer prepares for a high-stakes match with Creighton

Men’s soccer prepares for a high-stakes match with Creighton

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 25, 2017
Freshmen Theo John (left) and Greg Elliott (second from right) pose for a picture with teammates while fellow freshman Ike Eke takes their picture.

Freshmen bring much needed athleticism to defensive end

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2017
Senior guard Andrew Rowsey drives past two UW-Milwaukee defenders Sunday night. Rowsey finished with a double-double, 12 points and 11 assists in Marquettes 78-63 exhibition win. (Photo by Maggie Bean)

Floor Slaps: Hauser’s exhibition game double-double a sign of things to come

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 22, 2017
Marquette mens soccer starters gather around before their match against Providence. The Golden Eagles have yet to play the same starting XI this season due to injuries.

Men’s soccer suffers setback at Xavier, falls in BIG EAST standings

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 22, 2017
(Photo courtesy of Buddy Jaffee.)

Buddy gets buckets: Future walk-on uses persistence to earn spot on team

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2017
Mens soccer beats St. Johns in OT as Connor Alba nets last-minute goal

Men’s soccer beats St. John’s in OT as Connor Alba nets last-minute goal

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2017
Mens soccer midseason review: Some hope amidst a nearly lost season

Men’s soccer midseason review: Some hope amidst a nearly lost season

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2017
Goalkeepers coach Graham Shaw came over from Liverpool, England to coach Marquettes goalies.

Shaw brings voice of reason, experience as goalkeepers coach

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2017
Jason Davis scored his first career goal against Providence on Saturday in the 64th minute to tie the game for Marquette. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Marquette ties Providence to get crucial point

Brendan Ploen, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2017
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