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Natisha Hiedeman attempting a 3-pointer in the Connecticut Sun's 74-67 win over the Las Vegas Aces on June 1. (Photo Courtesy of the Connecticut Sun.)

Former BIG EAST Player of the Year finds success with Connecticut Sun

July 7, 2021
From left to right: Brendan Carney, Jose Perez, Luke Fizulich, Dexter Akanno and Oso Ighodaro cheer for their team during Senior Day against Xavier March 6. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Akanno heads to Oregon State, Perez enters transfer portal

May 14, 2021
Women's basketball alum named head coach at Baylor

Women’s basketball alum named head coach at Baylor

May 5, 2021
Elliott Yacu (43) poses with Andrew Stimmel (far left), Bill Scholl (second from left) and Michael Lovell (third. from left) at Valley Fields April 10. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Yacu conquers new territory, finds role through relationships

May 4, 2021
Redshirt sophomore Thomas Washington (3) battles for the ball against an SJ defender April 14. The Golden Eagles beat the Red Storm for the second time this season Friday afternoon (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s lacrosse finishes regular season with a win

May 1, 2021
Taylor Valladay (5) defending in Marquette's 70-63 loss to Virginia Tech in the NCAA Tournament March 21 2021. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Taylor Valladay announces transfer from MU

April 21, 2021
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

Wire Sports Weekly – Jun. 15

June 15, 2020
KJ Lines (9) goes up for the kill in Marquette's 3-1 win over University of Northern Iowa on Sep. 21.

Wire Sports Weekly – Jun. 11

June 11, 2020
Marquette women's soccer gather in huddle before their 3-1 win against Villanova on Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Hailey Block transfers to Marquette

June 5, 2020
Marquette flag. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

NCAA, BIG EAST say no fall sports if campuses remain closed

May 17, 2020
Cole (left) and Carrie (right) from a post on the Marquette SAAC Instagram page. (Photo courtesy of Carrie Froemming.)

Seeing familiar faces away from home

May 5, 2020
John Leuzzi (left) watches TV with siblings Victoria (top right) and Nick (bottom right) April 29. Photo courtesy of John Leuzzi.

COVID-19 BLOG: Adjusting to home

May 1, 2020
Cole Froemming (22) defends against Villanova in 2018. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Froemming pays it forward as ‘mentor’ during final season

April 27, 2020
Marquette's bench cheering during the BIG EAST Tournament Championship game March 9.

Williams commits to Duffy’s program

April 26, 2020
Destiny Strother (13) plays defense in Marquette's 93-47 exhibition win over Winona State on Oct. 26 2019

Strother transfers out of Marquette women’s basketball

April 24, 2020
Marquette huddles during its 88-74 loss to DePaul in the BIG EAST Tournament Finals.

Duffy names Greene as assistant coach

April 23, 2020

A No Policy Anthem

April 22, 2020
Bridget Danko (center) stands in Marquette's 17-6 win over Cincinnati on Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Danko reflects on her growth as leader in Black’s program

April 13, 2020
Marquette's bench cheers on the Golden Eagles during MU's loss to DePaul in the BIG EAST Tournament Championship game March 9.

Duffy names Coleman as assistant coach

April 6, 2020
The 2019-20 season was Scott Merritt's sixth with the program. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BREAKING: Merritt leaves Golden Eagles for Fighting Illini

March 26, 2020
Marquette celebrates after a goal in its 1-1 double overtime tie to Creighton on Oct. 6.

Pelaez’s program ‘feels good’ despite cancellation of spring season due to COVID-19

March 22, 2020
Selena Lott (24) led the Golden Eagles with 26 points.

Women’s basketball falls 88-73 to DePaul in BIG EAST title game

March 10, 2020
Altia Anderson (20) attempts a jumper in Marquette's upset against DePaul March 1.

PREVIEW: Women’s basketball looks for first BIG EAST title since 2017

March 9, 2020
Selana Lott (24) goes up for a layup in Marquette's 78-55 win over St. John's in the BIG EAST Semifinals. Lott led the Golden Eagles with 18 points.

Women’s basketball dominates in 78-55 win over St. John’s in BIG EAST Semifinals

March 9, 2020
Selena Lott (24) drives to the basket with a St. John's defender coming on in Marquette's 94-85 win Jan. 10.

PREVIEW: Marquette looks to continue past success against St. John’s

March 8, 2020
Jordan King (23) puts up a layup in Marquette's win over Villanova Saturday night.

Women’s basketball moves on to semifinals for fourth straight year

March 7, 2020
Megan Duffy walks up the sideline in Marquette's 76-54 win over Butler on Feb. 16 on Play4Kay Day.

Duffy gears up for first BIG EAST Tournament as head coach

March 6, 2020
Megan Duffy congratulates her team for its 57-52 win over Villanova

Duffy named BIG EAST Coach of the Year

March 4, 2020

Bode and Scott prepare for unique opportunity with Pelaez

March 3, 2020
Carolien Steller (4) heads around the net to attempt a pass in Marquette's 16-6 win over Niagara on Feb.23.

Steller’s big day provides Marquette with first road win of the season

February 29, 2020
Shea Garcia (21) goes into the cage to score in Marquette's 16-6 win against Niagara on Feb. 23.

Marquette’s second-half comeback falls short in loss to Arizona State

February 27, 2020
Selena Lott (24) attempts a 3-pointer in Marquette's 73-51 win over Georgetown on Jan.24.

WBB secures first-round bye for BIG EAST Tournament, beats Georgetown after big second half

February 23, 2020
Selena Lott (24) falls to the ground in Marquette's 57-52 win over Villanova on Jan.26.

Poor shooting, costly turnovers hand Marquette tough road loss to Villanova

February 21, 2020
Emily Cooper (35) heads towards the net with a Canisius defender on her. Cooper scored three goals and won six draw controls in MU's 18-11 win. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Cooper’s big day leads Marquette to 18-11 victory

February 21, 2020
Marquette huddles in its loss to Providence Oct. 3.

Pelaez adds Bode, Scott to his coaching staff

February 18, 2020
Juliana Horning (31) gets ready to clear the ball in Marquette's 17-6 win over Cincinnati on Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Horning poised for big senior season

February 18, 2020
Isabelle Spingola (30) dives for the ball in Marquette's 76-54 win over Butler.

BASELINE: Hot start allows WBB to get revenge against Butler

February 16, 2020
Camryn Taylor (15) goes up for the layup in Marquette's 61-48 win over Xavier.

Marquette defeats Xavier 61-48 without its leading scorer

February 15, 2020
Shea Garcia (21) attempts a pass in Marquette's 17-10 loss to Georgetown on May 2, 2019. (Marquette Wire stock photo.)

Women’s lacrosse falls in season opener to No. 7 Notre Dame

February 9, 2020
Lauren Van Kleunen (42) going up for a rebound in Marquette's 81-60 win against Seton Hall on Jan.12.

Pirates snap Marquette’s five game winning streak

February 7, 2020
Megan Duffy congratulates her team for its 57-52 win over Villanova

Women’s basketball set to participate in first women’s Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament

February 4, 2020
Jayce Johnson (34) had 11 points and six rebounds in Marquette's win over DePaul Saturday.

BASELINE: Johnson’s contributions on defense help Marquette beat DePaul

February 1, 2020
Selena Lott going up for a layup in the Golden Eagles 85-55 win over Providence on Jan. 31 2019.

Golden Eagles overcome first quarter woes in 30-point win over Providence

February 1, 2020
Megan Menzuber cradles the ball in the head of her lacrosse stick. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Menzuber, attack look forward to big season with Gabriel in the shadows

January 28, 2020
Chloe Marotta wears the

BASELINE: Strong post presence gives Marquette win over Villanova

January 26, 2020
Isabelle Spingola (30) looking to make a pass in the Marquette's 93-55 win over Villanova on Feb. 10, 2019. (Marquette Wire stock photo.)

Women’s basketball prepares for crucial home game against Villanova

January 25, 2020
Frank Pelaez coaching his team from the sidelines. (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Pelaez feels he ‘never left’ Valley Fields upon return

January 21, 2020
Senior Isabelle Spingola (30) lead the Golden Eagles with a season-high 20 points in Marquette's 20-point win over Xavier Sunday afternoon. (Marquette Wire stock photo.)

Women’s basketball bounces back against Xavier

January 19, 2020
Selena Lott (24) looks for a teammate to pass to in Marquette's win over Xavier Feb. 24, 2019 at the Al McGuire Center. (Marquette Wire stock photo.)

Women’s basketball prepares for Sunday matinee against Xavier

January 18, 2020
Camryn Taylor (15) contributed a career-high 23 points in Marquette's win over Seton Hall Sunday.

Marquette cruises to 21-point victory over Seton Hall with strong performance from Camryn Taylor

January 12, 2020
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