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Rachel Johnson (23) dribbles the ball in Marquette's matchup against Michigan Sept. 1, 2019.

Johnson conquers early career injury, seeing hard work pay off

April 20, 2021
Selena Lott (24) brings up the ball in Marquette's 65-57 win over Villanova on Feb. 19 2021. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Lott goes undrafted in the WNBA draft

April 15, 2021
Selena Lott (24) dribbles in Marquette's 87-82 loss to DePaul on Feb. 7 2021. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Lott’s versatility boasts WNBA profile, earns praise from former Division I guard

April 15, 2021
Redshirt first-year attacker Devon Cowan looks on during the team's game against Cleveland State March 27 (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Despite Cowan’s big day, men’s lacrosse falls to No. 10 Georgetown

April 10, 2021
Lauren Van Kleunen (42) attempts a jumper in Marquette's 64-55 loss to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Dec. 2. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics)

Marquette women’s basketball forward Lauren Van Kleunen coming back for sixth season

March 31, 2021

President Lovell and Theo John react to new Marquette men’s basketball head coach

March 26, 2021
The men's weight room (top) compared to the women's weight room (bottom). (Photo courtesy of Stanford Sports Performance Coach Ali Kershner.)

NCAA ‘drops the ball’ in treatment of women’s compared to men’s basketball players during March Madness

March 23, 2021
Kylie Sprecher (8) and Rachel Johnson (23) run after the ball in Marquette's win over Xavier. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer earns first win over Xavier since 2017

March 18, 2021
Elaina Eckert (17) being introduced during the starting lineup ahead of Marquette's 3-2 win over Illinois State Feb. 7. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Eckert sees uptick in production for women’s soccer, becoming leader on, off the pitch

March 16, 2021
The women's soccer team huddles during Marquette's 5-0 win over Chicago State. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer falls to Butler for its first loss this season

March 11, 2021
Lauren Van Kleunen (42) being introduced prior to Marquette's 89-40 win over Providence on Dec. 4 2020. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Hard work pays off for Van Kleunen, redshirt senior embraces leadership role

March 9, 2021
Marquette women's basketball celebrates in its 64-59 win over Creighton in the BIG EAST semifinals' on Mar. 7 2020. (Photo courtesy of the BIG EAST Conference.)

PREVIEW: Women’s basketball looks to right the ship in BIG EAST title game

March 8, 2021
Marquette falls to No. 1 UConn to end out regular season

Marquette falls to No. 1 UConn to end out regular season

March 1, 2021
Selena Lott (24) takes on a Creighton defender in Marquette's 65-41 win over Creighton on Feb. 22 2020. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s basketball uses early lead, strong defensive outing to beat Creighton

February 22, 2021
Marquette women's basketball celebrates during their 65-57 win over Villanova on Feb. 19 2021. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette pulls out gutsy win thanks to big night from Lott

February 20, 2021
Then-redshirt first-year defender Bonnie Lacey fights for the ball in a match against Providence last season.

Golden Eagles’ backline takes on new look

February 16, 2021
Jordan King (23) dribbles in Marquette's 87-82 loss to No. 20 DePaul Sunday afternoon at the Al McGuire Center. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles’ comeback comes up short against No.20 DePaul

February 7, 2021
Liza Karlen (second row left center) and Paige Bueckers (first row far right) were AAU teammates with the Minnesota Metro Stars last season. (Photo Courtesy of Minnesota Metro Stars.)

From Minnesota to the BIG EAST: Bueckers, Karlen have experienced it all

February 4, 2021
Chloe Marotta (52) attempts a layup in Marquette's win at Villanova. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Lott joins record club in Marquette’s seventh road win

January 27, 2021
PREVIEW: Women's soccer looks to take advantage of opportunity to compete during 2021 season

PREVIEW: Women’s soccer looks to take advantage of opportunity to compete during 2021 season

January 26, 2021
Taylor Valladay (left), Camryn Taylor (center) and Antwainette Walker (right) cheers on from the bench in Marquette's 95-56 win over Butler on Jan. 24 2020. (Photo Courtesy of Butler Athletics.)

Women’s basketball dominates in 95-57 win over Butler

January 24, 2021
Marquette gathers for a huddle in their 77-66 loss to Seton Hall on Jan. 15. (Photo courtesy of Seton Hall Athletics.)

Second quarter struggles, costly turnovers hand Marquette first BIG EAST loss

January 15, 2021
Selena Lott (left) and Claire Kaifes (right) exchange a high-five during Marquette's 66-62 win over St. John's on Dec. 16 2020. (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics. )

PREVIEW: Women’s basketball resumes play at Seton Hall following COVID shutdown

January 15, 2021
Marquette huddles prior to their 89-40 win over Providence on Dec. 4. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BREAKING: Women’s basketball halts due to positive COVID-19 test

January 1, 2021
Selena Lott (left) and Claire Kaifes (right) exchange a high-five during Marquette's 66-62 win over St. John's on Dec. 16 2020. (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics. )

BIG EAST releases second half schedule, SHU game postponed

December 19, 2020
Camryn Taylor (15) goes up for a layup in Marquette's 85-55 win over Providence on Jan. 31 2020. (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

PREVIEW: Marquette looks to bounce back in conference opener

December 4, 2020
Jordan King (23) looks for a teammate, while Megan Duffy coaches from the sidelines in Marquette women's basketball's first win of the 2020-21 season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette earns first win of season despite North Dakota’s late run

November 29, 2020
Lauren Van Kleunen (42) goes up for the layup in Marquette's 94-85 on Jan. 10 2020. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo.)

Women’s basketball releases first half of season schedule

November 21, 2020
Marquette women's basketball huddles prior to their win over St. John's on Jan. 10, 2020. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo)

Wire Sports Weekly – Nov. 19

November 18, 2020
Jordan King (23) looks up court in Marquette's 74-68 loss to Mississippi State Nov. 25, 2019.

Marquette guard is poised for a strong season after impressive first year

November 17, 2020
Megan Duffy coaches from the sidelines in Marquette's game against Butler last season at the Al McGuire Center.

Women’s basketball adds depth in Class of 2021 commits

November 17, 2020
Kobe McEwen (25) and Greg Elliot (5) celebrate in Marquette's 71-60 win over Villanova on Jan. 4 2020.

Wire Sports Weekly – Nov. 12

November 12, 2020
Jordan King (23) goes up to defend a shot in Marquette's 74-68 loss to Mississippi State on Nov. 25 2019. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo.)

Marquette, BIG EAST respond to possible quarantines this season

November 4, 2020
Steve Bode was an assistant coach for Marquette men's soccer for eight seasons. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Bode brings ambitious mentality, player development roots to Marquette as assistant coach

October 27, 2020
Marquette's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee posted this on their Instagram Sept. 22. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette student-athletes use voices to encourage voting

October 20, 2020
Megan Duffy coaches from the sidelines in Marquette's 94-85 win against St. John's on Jan. 10.

Gillispie commits to Duffy’s program

October 4, 2020
Wire Sports Weekly - Oct. 2

Wire Sports Weekly – Oct. 2

October 2, 2020
Defender Katie Smith is looking forward to taking the field for the Golden Eagles after spending last season on the sidelines (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Arizona native looks to take advantage of redshirt season

September 29, 2020
Hailey Block (7) goes to kick the soccer ball. (Photo courtesy of Southeast Missouri State.)

Block returns to Valley Fields for chapter two

September 22, 2020
Maddie Monticello (20) attempts to make a pass in Marquette's 1-0 2OT win against Michigan on Sept. 1 2019.

Wire Sports Weekly – Sept. 18

September 18, 2020
Megan Duffy coaches from the sideline in Marquette's 76-54 win over Butler on Feb. 16 on Play4Kay Day.

Wire Sports Weekly – Sept. 11

September 10, 2020
Erin Scott (front, MU short-sleeve t-shirt) walks with the women's soccer team during the athletes' march Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Scott brings learning mentality, BIG EAST roots to Marquette as assistant coach

September 8, 2020
Senior forward Altia Anderson (20) and guard Isabelle Spingola (30).

Wire Sports Weekly – Sept. 1

September 1, 2020
Maegan Kelly fights for the ball against a Blue Demon April 30, 2011. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer alum adds national champion to accolade list

September 1, 2020
Frank Pelaez (center) coaches in a huddle in Marquette's game against Wisconsin-Madison on Aug. 14 2010. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Pelaez’s program still determined to get first win of season

August 25, 2020
Alex Campana (19) dribbles the ball in MU's 5-1 loss to Utah State University. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo)

Wire Sports Weekly – Aug. 12

August 13, 2020
Zach Melillio (50) is a faceoff specialist with the Chesapeake Bayhawks. (Photo courtesy of Major League Lacrosse.)

Work ethic pays off for men’s lacrosse alum

July 31, 2020

Wire Sports Weekly | July 24

July 24, 2020
KJ Lines attempts a serve in Marquette volleyball's 3-0 loss to No. 17 Baylor on Sept. 8. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo)

Marquette Athletics delays voluntary workouts due to COVID-19

July 14, 2020
Darian Powell (12) led the Golden Eagles in both points and goals during the 2015 season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer alum lands assistant coaching job

June 19, 2020
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