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The BIG EAST conference suggested going to college for two-years before entering the NBA Draft.

HAND: Two-and-done proposal from BIG EAST provides chance for logic to prevail

April 24, 2018
Marquette basketball alumna Nicki Collen is preparing to take over the WNBAs Atlanta Dream. (Photo courtesy of Atlanta Dream.)

Nicki Collen brings Marquette experience to professional level

April 17, 2018
Defender Nick Singleton started on Marquettes lacrosse team as a walk-on and has evolved into a full-time contributor.

Nick Singleton’s resilience lands him in men’s lacrosse lineup

April 4, 2018
Redshirt sophomore Sacar Anim has scored in double figures in six of the last eight games.

Sacar Anim builds confidence in offensive ability

February 27, 2018
Marquette remains in first place in the BIG EAST following its win over Georgetown. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Bean/Marquette Athletics.)

Hiedeman free throws secure 71-68 win over Georgetown

February 18, 2018
Mens golf earned its first spot in the top 25 last October. Photo courtesy: Marquette Athletics

Bailey establishes winning culture to transform Marquette into successful program

January 30, 2018
The Milwaukee Sentinel airbrushed their copy of the One Finger Salute, however, Journal Sports Editor Bill Dwyre knew he had to run the full image. (Photo courtesy of Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel)

SIDEBAR: Dwyre’s decision to run photo prompted emotion, controversy from readers

December 8, 2017
Setter Lauren Speckman had 27 assists, but it wasnt enough as Wisconsin defeated Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night.

Volleyball falls to Badgers in NCAA Tournament first round

December 1, 2017
Jenna Rosenthal and Lauren Speckman attempt a block against Creighton in the BIG EAST Championship. The Golden Eagles will meet in-state rival University of Wisconsin-Madison on Friday in Ames, Iowa in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This is Marquettes seventh straight tournament appearance.

Volleyball to play in-state rival Wisconsin in NCAA Tournament first round

November 28, 2017
Sam Hauser had a career-high 30 point performance against Eastern Illinois.

Marquette ekes out an overtime victory against Eastern Illinois

November 28, 2017
Marquette finished in the bottom fourth of the country in defense.

Women’s basketball focuses on defensive improvement

November 7, 2017
Marquette falls short of season sweep against Creighton, eases past Providence

Marquette falls short of season sweep against Creighton, eases past Providence

November 5, 2017
Sophomore outside hitter Allie Barber is averaging nearly five kills per set this year.

Outside hitter Barber sets historic pace for volleyball

October 31, 2017
Volleyball gets back on track with perfect weekend

Volleyball gets back on track with perfect weekend

October 29, 2017
Stan Johnsons fashion sense is part of how he presents Marquette to recruits.

Assistant coach Johnson welcomes hectic schedule

October 24, 2017
Friendship between Orf, Rosenthal guided volleyball to Creighton win

Friendship between Orf, Rosenthal guided volleyball to Creighton win

October 19, 2017
Volleyball splits weekend road series against Villanova, Georgetown

Volleyball splits weekend road series against Villanova, Georgetown

October 15, 2017
Allie Barber smashed 21 kills in Marquettes three-set win over No. 12 Creighton.

Volleyball claims historic upset, knocks off No. 12 Creighton

October 5, 2017
Volleyball weathers close third set to sweep DePaul

Volleyball weathers close third set to sweep DePaul

September 30, 2017
Volleyball eases past Xavier to move to 4-0 in conference play

Volleyball eases past Xavier to move to 4-0 in conference play

September 27, 2017
Sandy Mohr (No. 6) stands with her teammates ahead of Marquettes match against Seton Hall.

Sandy Mohr finds her way back to MU after originally committing years ago

September 26, 2017
Volleyball rolls over Seton Hall, St. Johns in straight sets

Volleyball rolls over Seton Hall, St. John’s in straight sets

September 23, 2017
Volleyball downs Butler to open BIG EAST play

Volleyball downs Butler to open BIG EAST play

September 20, 2017
Volleyball sweeps Southern Miss, ends non-con play 6-5

Volleyball sweeps Southern Miss, ends non-con play 6-5

September 15, 2017
Volleyball gives Wisconsin a challenge, loses in four sets

Volleyball gives Wisconsin a challenge, loses in four sets

September 15, 2017
Barber leads Marquette to easy win over UWM

Barber leads Marquette to easy win over UWM

September 12, 2017

Speckman’s personality, passing are catalysts for MUVB

September 12, 2017

Golden Eagles ease past Loyola-Chicago, falls to Kentucky in Marquette Invitational

September 10, 2017
COLUMN: Young returners have to step up for volleyball

COLUMN: Young returners have to step up for volleyball

September 5, 2017
Photo by Ben Erickson/benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

Volleyball goes two and one on weekend trip to Indy

September 3, 2017
Volleyball wins one of three in Oahu, upsets No. 20 Hawaii

Volleyball wins one of three in Oahu, upsets No. 20 Hawaii

August 27, 2017

[Video] Marquette Women’s Lacrosse Dominates Butler in 19-2 Victory

April 24, 2017
Womens basketball celebrates following their BIG EAST championship in March.

HAND: Early exit doesn’t negate strong WBB season

March 21, 2017
Marquette falls to Quinnipiac in first round of NCAA Tournament

Marquette falls to Quinnipiac in first round of NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2017

Women’s basketball upsets DePaul for first BIG EAST title

March 8, 2017

WBB takes care of business against Georgetown in BIG EAST Quarterfinals

March 5, 2017
Scott Merritt (center) stands with the rest of womens basketballs coaching staff.

Women’s assistant coach Merritt lives life of basketball

February 28, 2017

Women’s basketball closes out regular season with win

February 26, 2017
Natisha Hiedeman scored a team-leading 18 points against Georgetown Friday night.

Women’s basketball clinches third seed with victory

February 25, 2017
Allazia Blockton drives the lane in Marquettes victory against DePaul Sunday.

Q&A with ESPN women’s bracketologist Charlie Creme

February 21, 2017

Marquette sweeps DePaul with home victory

February 19, 2017
Erika Davenport recorded her twelve double-double of the season in a win against Butler. She leads the entire BIG EAST in double-doubles.

WBB wins dogfight at Butler

February 10, 2017
Natisha Hiedeman led the Golden Eagles with 19 points.

Women’s basketball falls at home to St. John’s

February 5, 2017

Women’s basketball routs Seton Hall Friday morning

February 4, 2017
Womens basketball utilizing unique up-tempo offense

Women’s basketball utilizing unique up-tempo offense

January 31, 2017
Marquette lost both games on its east-coast road trip this week.

Women’s basketball falls after 8-0 Creighton run

January 29, 2017
Allazia Blockton led the team with 17 points in the losing effort against Providence.

Women’s basketball on wrong side of upset

January 28, 2017
Marquette women erase first half deficit, stun No. 19/18

Marquette women erase first half deficit, stun No. 19/18

January 22, 2017
Amanda Green recorded 76 kills this season.

Amanda Green is transferring to Louisville

January 13, 2017
Taylor Louis is the fastest player in Marquette program history to reach 1,000 kills.

Volleyball’s Taylor Louis transferring to Iowa

January 12, 2017
Natisha Hiedeman finished second on the team with 20 points against Georgetown.

Women’s basketball moves to 2-0 in BIG EAST play

December 30, 2016

Green Bay shuts down WBB offense in 15-point victory

December 7, 2016
Exclusive: Sandy Cohen heads in new direction

Exclusive: Sandy Cohen heads in new direction

December 5, 2016

Hiedeman records triple-double in win against Western Illinois

December 3, 2016

Volleyball eliminated from NCAA Tournament

December 2, 2016
Volleyball has made the NCAA tournament six seasons in a row.

Volleyball must deal with Washington State’s size in tournament game

November 29, 2016
Rocky end to season put volleyballs tournament hopes in doubt

Rocky end to season put volleyball’s tournament hopes in doubt

November 29, 2016
Marquette has lost three of its last four matches, which made selection night murky.

Volleyball to face Washington State in NCAA Tournament

November 28, 2016
Volleyball falls in first round of BIG EAST Tournament

Volleyball falls in first round of BIG EAST Tournament

November 25, 2016
Volleyball locks up second seed with split weekend

Volleyball locks up second seed with split weekend

November 20, 2016

WBB earns big win over No. 18 Arizona State

November 19, 2016

Women’s basketball uses big second half to defeat Saint Francis

November 16, 2016
Madeline Mosher serves during Marquettes five-set loss to St. Johns Sunday.

Mosher looking to throw off opponents with serve

November 15, 2016

Volleyball ends weekend with loss to St. John’s

November 13, 2016
Niemann gets 1,000th kill as volleyball defeats Seton Hall

Niemann gets 1,000th kill as volleyball defeats Seton Hall

November 13, 2016
Allazia Blockton led the team with 19 points in the season opener.

Women’s basketball wins season opener by 50 points

November 12, 2016
Volleyball lands deep recruiting class

Volleyball lands deep recruiting class

November 11, 2016
Improving defense focus of womens basketball offseason

Improving defense focus of women’s basketball offseason

November 9, 2016
Marquette Womens Basketball vs. Seton Hall in the 2016 BIG EAST tournament in Chicago, Illinois.

Kieger’s culture runs deep in third season

November 9, 2016
Schnurr adjusts to seat on the sideline after shoulder surgery

Schnurr adjusts to seat on the sideline after shoulder surgery

November 9, 2016

Women’s basketball barely beats DII Minnesota State in scrimmage

November 6, 2016

Louis leads the way as volleyball sweeps DePaul

November 6, 2016
Marquette Womens Basketball vs. Seton Hall in the 2016 BIG EAST tournament in Chicago, Illinois.

Youthful women’s basketball team has high expectations

November 1, 2016
Taylor Louis is the second Marquette player in program history to net 1,000 kills as a sophomore.

Louis gets 1,000th kill in 2-0 volleyball weekend

October 30, 2016
Volleyball taking advantage of new challenge system

Volleyball taking advantage of new challenge system

October 25, 2016
Taylor Louis was one of three players with double-digit kills.

Volleyball comes back from 2-0 hole to beat DePaul

October 17, 2016
Volleyball survives Butler in five-set victory

Volleyball survives Butler in five-set victory

October 13, 2016
Volleyball digging Hougs calm on-court presence

Volleyball ‘digging’ Houg’s calm on-court presence

October 11, 2016
Volleyball wins two on East Coast trip

Volleyball wins two on East Coast trip

October 9, 2016

Volleyball sweeps Xavier in afternoon match

October 5, 2016
Niemanns cerebral nature helps her set record

Niemann’s cerebral nature helps her set record

October 4, 2016
Head coach Ryan Theis stands with Meghan Niemann to honor her new record.

Niemann sets block assist record as volleyball splits weekend

October 1, 2016
Marquette Womens Volleyball vs. Iowa State

Louis’ unlikely road to stardom

September 27, 2016
Meghan Niemann tied Marquettes all-time block assist record with her 364th Sunday.

Volleyball splits opening BIG EAST weekend

September 25, 2016
Volleyball is on a six-game win streak.

Volleyball completes weekend sweep at Marquette Invitational

September 19, 2016
Taylor Louis had 19 kills against Iowa State.

Volleyball takes down Iowa State in straight sets

September 17, 2016
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Rosenthal enjoyed eye-opening summer tour in China

September 13, 2016
Taylor Louis recorded a career-high 16 digs against Kentucky.

Volleyball sweeps Bluegrass Battle tournament

September 11, 2016
Womens volleyball has another 2-1 weekend

Women’s volleyball has another 2-1 weekend

September 6, 2016
Volleyball started the season off on the right foot with two straight wins.

Victory against No. 7 USC highlights volleyball weekend

August 28, 2016
Photo by Meredith Gillespie/meredith.gillespie@marquette.edu

Determination key factor in Gebes’ career

May 5, 2016
Photo by Mike Carpenter/michael.carpenter@marquette.edu

Tennis teams have disappointing BIG EAST Tournament

May 5, 2016
BIG EAST Tennis Tournament Preview

BIG EAST Tennis Tournament Preview

April 28, 2016
Photo by Ben Erickson/benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

Men’s tennis completes big comeback at DePaul

April 27, 2016
Photo by Ben Erickson/benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

Men’s tennis closes home season undefeated

April 19, 2016
Greg Anderson (left) and Alvaro Verdu (right) have made significant adjustments to their styles of play this season. Left: Photo courtesy of Maggie Bean/Marquette Athletics, Right: Photo by Ben Erickson/benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

After slow starts, freshmen Verdu and Anderson leading men’s tennis

April 14, 2016
(Photo by Ben Erickson/benjamin.a.erickson@mu.edu)

Tennis teams go 3-1 in BIG EAST openers

April 6, 2016
Freshman Silvia Ambrosio is riding a seven-match win streak at No. 1 singles. Photo by Ben Erickson/benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

Women’s tennis closes non-con with 3-1 mark while men go winless over break

March 29, 2016
Mulcahy (top right) played tennis at Marquette from 1956 to 59 (Photo via the LAT Brown Deer Community Tennis Report)

Mulcahy assists Brown Deer Tennis program

March 10, 2016
Photo by Ben Erickson/benjamin.a.erickson@marquette.edu

Mulcahy eases tennis job search with team program

March 3, 2016
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