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John Leuzzi

John Leuzzi

John Leuzzi is the executive sports editor for the Marquette Wire. He is a junior from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, majoring in journalism and minoring in digital media. You can follow his coverage on Twitter @JohnLeuzziMU. His hobbies include watching and playing sports, taking walks down to Lake Michigan, hanging out with his family and friends, photography and drinking Starbucks. He is a huge Philadelphia Sports fan. He hopes to provide in-depth coverage of Marquette Athletics for the Wire.

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Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) takes on Villanova guard Caleb Daniels in then-No. 24 Marquette mens basketballs 83-73 win over then-No. 12 Villanovas win Feb. 2.

Justin Lewis signs two-way contract with Chicago Bulls

June 24, 2022
George Thompson held the Marquette mens basketball all-time leading scorer record for 40 years. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Former all-time leading scorer George Thompson dies at 74

June 9, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis drives to the basket in Marquette mens basketballs 57-54 upset win over No. 11 Villanova Jan. 19. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Justin Lewis going pro after two seasons at Marquette

June 1, 2022
Photo courtesy of Marquette Today.

Marquette sells 11 acres of land to developers, soccer and lacrosse moving home fields

May 20, 2022
Marquette womens lacrosse in its 19-14 win over Villanova April 9.

[Photo] Marquette locks up No. 2 seed in BIG EAST Tournament in loss to No. 10 Denver

April 30, 2022
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BREAKING: Dwyane Wade confirmed as 2022 Commencement Speaker

April 27, 2022
(Photo courtesy of Zaide Lowery)

2023 recruit Zaide Lowery talks about why Marquette was the fit for him

April 26, 2022
Marquette mens basketball prior to its 85-77 win over St. Johns March 5.

Class of 2023 four-star recruit Zaide Lowery verbally commits to Marquette

April 19, 2022
Marquette mens basketball class of 2022 recruit Ben Gold plays for the plays for the NBA Global Academy in Canberra, Australia. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Class of 2022 recruit gives versatility and maturity to Golden Eagles

April 19, 2022
Lydia Foust (37) in Marquette womens lacrosses 24-17 win over Butler April 16.

[Photo] Marquette drops first home game of the season

April 18, 2022
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[Photo] Bireley finding success early in her collegiate career

April 19, 2022
Shea Garcia (left), Mary Schumar (center) and Meg Bireley (right) celebrate after a goal in Marquette womens lacrosses 24-17 win over Butler April 16.

[Photo] Record setting day for Marquette leads to second straight BIG EAST win

April 16, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis in Marquette mens basketball loss to No. 4 UCLA Dec. 11.

Justin Lewis declares for NBA Draft, maintains eligibility

April 12, 2022
Kelly Komara is in her first season as an assistant coach on Marquette womens basketball head coach Megan Duffys staff.

Komara brings value of family, deep coaching roots to Marquette as assistant coach

April 12, 2022
First-year attacker/midfielder Elise Smigiel (16) takes a shot on net in Marquette womens lacrosses 19-14 win over Villanova April 9.

[Photo] Faith and passion help Smigiel adjust to new role

April 12, 2022
Marquette womens lacrosse celebrates after a goal in its 19-14 win over Villanova April 9.

[Photo] Golden Eagles earn first BIG EAST win of the season

April 9, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis attempts a 3-pointer in Marquette mens basketballs 98-40 exhibition win over Bowie State Nov. 4.

BREAKING: Lewis announces return on Instagram Live, then reverses course

April 9, 2022
Olivier-Maxence Prosper lead Marquette mens basketball in its 95-63 loss to North Carolina in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

North Carolina ends Marquette’s season with early exit in NCAA Tournament

March 17, 2022
Marquette mens basketball in its open practice at Dickies Arena ahead of its first round matchup against the University of North Carolina March 17 in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Starting 5: What to look out for in Marquette’s NCAA first round mathchup

March 16, 2022
Marquette mens basketball prior to its loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Tournament quarterfinals March 10. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

NCAA Tournament gives Marquette a shot to showcase itself once again

March 15, 2022
Marquette mens basketball at its NCAA Tournament selection watch party at the Mecca March 13. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette selected as No. 9 seed, faces North Carolina in NCAA Tournament

March 13, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) heads to the basket in Marquette mens basketballs 74-63 loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinals March 10 at Madison Square Garden. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette can’t handle Creighton’s defense in BIG EAST Tournament loss

March 10, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) in Marquette mens basketballs 85-77 win over St. Johns March 5.

PREVIEW: Marquette prepares for BIG EAST Tournament opener against Creighton

March 10, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) drives to the lane in Marquette mens basketball win over Butler Feb. 26.

Second half collapse delays Marquette from locking up No. 5 seed

March 3, 2022
Marcus Lemonis and his wife Bobbi donated $15 million to create the Lemonis Center for Student Success.

Alumni give back

March 1, 2022
Marquette mens basketball in a huddle during its 64-56 win over Butler Feb. 26.

ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi says Marquette is a lock for NCAA Tournament

March 1, 2022
First-year guard Stevie Mitchell (4) in Marquette mens basketballs 64-56 win over Butler Feb. 26.

BASELINE: Mitchell provides spark off the bench in Marquette’s rallied win over Butler

February 26, 2022
Marquette Class of 1995 alumnus Marcus Lemonis is the star of HGTV’s The Renovator, CNBC’s The Profit and chairman and CEO of Camping World. (Photo courtesy of Marquette University.)

Alumnus donates $15 million to create state-of-the-art Lemonis Center for Student Success

February 26, 2022
First-year guard Kam Jones (1) brings up the ball in Marquette mens basketballs 77-66 win over Georgetown Feb. 16.

BASELINE: Jones sets new career-high in Marquette’s bounce back win

February 16, 2022
Marquette volleyball team celebrates during its win over UConn in the BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals Nov. 26.

[Photo] Ryan Walthall joins women’s volleyball coaching staff

February 15, 2022
Graduate student guard Darryl Morsell (32) in Marquettes 83-73 win over Villanova Feb. 2.

Lack of first-half offense leads to No. 18 Marquette suffering road loss

February 12, 2022
Marquette mens basketball head coach Shaka Smart (center-right) and his wife May (far right) with Marquette University President Michael Lovell (left) and Director of Athletics Bill Scholl (center-left) at Smarts introductory press conference March 29, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Shaka and Maya Smart make major gift to help Black students at Marquette cover emergency expenses

February 8, 2022
Marquette womens basketball celebrates after its come from behind 50-47 victory over Creighton Feb. 6.

Women’s basketball comes from behind to beat Creighton

February 6, 2022
Marquette mens basketball in a huddle during its 75-64 win over then-No. 20 Xavier Jan. 23.

Friars snap Golden Eagles seven-game winning streak

January 30, 2022
Marquette womens soccer assistant coach Steve Bode spent two seasons on head coach Frank Pelaezs staff. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Assistant coach Steve Bode leaves Golden Eagles for Ramblers

January 25, 2022
Marquette womens basketball in its 88-85 OT win over DePaul Jan. 12.

[Photo] Duffy earns 100th career victory in road win

January 23, 2022
Marquette womens basketball in a huddle in its 68-32 win over Georgetown Jan. 14.

[Photo] PREVIEW: Golden Eagles look for road trip sweep

January 22, 2022
Graduate student forward Lauren Van Kleunen (42) drives to the basket in Marquettes 88-85 overtime win against DePaul Jan. 12.

[Photo] Marquette responds to first home loss with a win at Xavier

January 21, 2022
Former Marquette mens basketball head coach Tom Crean walking the sidelines in the Marquettes NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game vs Kentucky in 2003. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

The man who ‘made the program relevant again’

January 21, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis drives to the basket in Marquette mens basketballs 57-54 upset win over No. 11 Villanova Jan. 19. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s basketball upsets No. 11 Villanova on the road

January 19, 2022
Redshirt junior guard Greg Elliott (5) after hitting a 3-pointer in Marquette mens basketballs 73-72 win over then-No. 20 Seton Hall Jan. 15

[Photo] Marquette takes down No. 20 Seton Hall for fourth straight BIG EAST win

January 15, 2022
Redshirt sophomore guard Nirel Lougbo during warmups prior to Marquette womens basketballs 68-32 win over Georgetown Jan. 14.

[Photo] Lougbo working back from meniscus injury

January 18, 2022
Redshirt first-year guard Tyler Kolek (22) heads to the basket in Marquettes 73-72 win over No. 20 Seton Hall Jan. 15.

[Photo] Marquette’s offense finds its groove during four-game winning streak

January 18, 2022
Marquette womens basketball in a huddle during its 88-85 overtime win against DePaul Jan. 12.

[Photo] PREVIEW: Women’s basketball looks to go 3-0 in home stretch versus Villanova

January 15, 2022
Graduate student guard Karissa McLaughlin shoots a 3-pointer in Marquette womens basketballs 68-32 win over Georgetown Jan. 14.

[Photo] Women’s basketball wins second game in 48 hours

January 15, 2022
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[Photo] BASELINE: McLaughlin scores 1500th career point in Marquette’s win over Georgetown

January 14, 2022
Sophomore guard Danyel Middleton (25) celebrates in Marquette womens basketballs 88-85 overtime victory over DePaul Jan. 12.

[Photo] Women’s basketball holds off for overtime victory, handing DePaul first league loss of season

January 13, 2022
Redshirt junior guard Greg Elliott (5) finished with a career-high 25 points in Marquette mens basketballs 89-76 win over DePaul Jan. 11. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Elliott sets new career-high in Golden Eagles third-straight victory

January 11, 2022
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette takes down Georgetown in the nation’s capital

January 7, 2022
Fiserv Forum ahead of Marquette mens basketball game against UCLA Dec. 11.

Men’s basketball game at St. John’s Wednesday canceled due to COVID-19

December 27, 2021
Marquette womens basketball defeated North Dakota 89-65 Dec. 11 at the Al McGuire Center.

Women’s basketball halts due to COVID-19 issues within program

December 26, 2021
Marquette mens basketball huddles prior to its 67-66 win over then-No. 10 Illinois Nov. 15.

Morsell enters Health and Safety Protocols, Smart says team is fully vaccinated

December 22, 2021
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis in Marquette mens basketball loss to No. 4 UCLA Dec. 11.

Marquette prepares for BIG EAST home opener against UConn

December 20, 2021
Marquette mens basketball head coach Shaka Smart hugs two students from St. Catherines Catholic Elementary School at the teams Shopping with the Golden Eagles event at Kohls Bayshore location Dec. 12.

Basketball programs spread Christmas cheer with Kohl’s shopping spree

December 17, 2021
Redshirt junior Guard Greg Elliott (5) dribbles the ball in Marquette mens basketballs 67-56 loss to No. 4 UCLA Dec. 11.

Marquette suffers first loss of season at home despite comeback

December 12, 2021
Graduate student forward Lauren Van Kleunen (42) attempts to go up for a layup in Marquette womens basketballs 59-51 win over University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Dec. 8.

[Photo] Van Kleunen records historic night in win over Milwaukee

December 9, 2021
Graduate student forward Lauren Van Kleunen (right) talks to her teammates in a huddle in Marquette womens basketballs 59-51 win over University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Dec.8.

[Photo] BASELINE: Marquette defeats UWM in cross-town rivalry game

December 8, 2021
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) dribbles the ball in Marquette mens basketballs 89-76 loss to No. 23 Wisconsin Dec. 4.

Second half woes hand Marquette loss to in-state rival No. 23 Wisconsin

December 4, 2021
Redshirt first-year forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12) attempts a layup in Marquettes 83-54 win over Jackson State Nov. 30.

BASELINE: Strong second half performance leads to win over Jackson State

December 1, 2021
Marquette mens basketball defeated Northern Illinois 80-66 Nov. 27 for its sixth win of the 2021-22 season.

Six games to watch during winter break

November 30, 2021
Marquette mens basketball head coach Shaka Smart during his teams 80-66 win over Northern Illinois Nov. 27.

[Photo] Marquette bounces back with 80-66 win over Northern Illinois

November 28, 2021
Redshirt junior guard Greg Elliott (5) dribbles the ball in Marquette mens basketballs 80-66 win over Northern Illinois Nov. 27.

[Photo] Marquette drops BIG EAST opener to Xavier on the road

December 18, 2021
Marquette student section during Thunderstruck ahead of mens basketballs 80-66 win over Northern Illinois Nov. 27.

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Iggy The Golden Eagle getting the crowd loud during Marquette mens baskeballs starting lineup introduction Nov. 27.

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Redshirt junior guard Greg Elliott prior to Marquette mens basketballs 80-66 win over Northern Illinois Nov. 27.

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First-year guard Stevie Mitchell drives through the lane in Marquette mens basketballs 80-66 win over Northern Illinois Nov. 27.

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Graduate student Kur Kuath (35) celebrates from the bench in Marquette mens basketballs 80-66 win over Northern Illinois Nov. 27.

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Iggy the Golden Eagle prior to the BIG EAST Volleyball Championship game Nov. 27.

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Taylor Wolf (left) accepts a All-BIG EAST Tournament Team trophy from BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman (right) Nov. 27.

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Ellie Koontz (left), Claire Mosher (center) and Katie Schoessow (right) pose with the BIG EAST Runner-Up Trophy Nov. 27.

[Photo] Marquette falls to Creighton in the BIG EAST Championship game

November 27, 2021
Ellie Koontz (center), Claire Mosher (left) and Katie Schoessow (right) accept the BIG EAST Runner-Up Trophy from Commissioner Val Ackerman Nov. 27.

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Taylor Wolf (10) gets ready to attempt a serve in Marquette volleyballs 0-3 loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Championship game Nov. 27.

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Members of the Marquette womens soccer, mens lacrosse and track and field celebrate during Marquette volleyballs 0-3 loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Championship game Nov. 27.

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First-year Jenna Reitsma (4) gets ready for a serve in Marquette volleyballs 0-3 loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Championship game Nov. 27.

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Marquette volleyball celebrates after a point in its 0-3 loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Volleyball Championship Nov. 27.

[Photo] Marquette prepares for challenge against Dayton in West Lafayette

December 1, 2021
Marquette volleyball head coach Ryan Theis talks to his team during a timeout in the 2021 BIG EAST Volleyball Championship game Nov. 27.

[Photo] Volleyball adds two sophomore transfers for 2022 season

December 14, 2021
Marquette volleyball members cheer from the bench in its 0-3 loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Championship game Nov. 27.

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Iggy the Golden Eagle walks the concourse during the 2021 BIG EAST Volleyball Championship game Nov. 27.

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Savannah Rennie goes up for a kill in Marquette volleyballs 3-0 loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Championship game Nov. 27.

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Marquette mens basketball head coach Shaka Smart and Justin Lewis watching the Marquette volleyball vs Creighton BIG EAST Championship game Nov. 27.

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Marquette womens volleyball celebrates after a point in its 3-0 win over UConn in the BIG EAST Tournament semifinals Nov. 26.

[Photo] Volleyball heads to fifth consecutive BIG EAST Championship match with sweep over UConn

November 26, 2021
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