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Rachel Johnson (23) and Alex Campana (19) fight for the ball in Marquettes 1-0 win over Seton Hall Oct. 3.

Women’s soccer falls to Georgetown

October 22, 2021
Graduate student guard Darryl Morsell (left) pulls up for a jump shot with first-year guard Emarion Ellis (right) defending Oct. 14 at Fiserv Forum.

Men’s basketball practices in front of fans with season looming

October 19, 2021
Fans gathered Tuesday, Oct. 12, to watch the Milwaukee Brewers play.

[Photo] Fans react to Brewers early exit and give thoughts on MLB Playoffs

October 19, 2021
Lazar Hayward (32) sits third in all-time scoring in mens basketball program history. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BREAKING: Former men’s basketball star arrested in Hawaii for uploading falsified COVID-19 documents

October 5, 2021
First-year forward Keeyan Itejere goes up up for a dunk at

Basketball teams introduced to fans with new season around the corner

October 5, 2021
Marquette womens soccer celebrates after Hailey Blocks goal in the 69th minute in its 1-0 win over Seton Hall Oct. 3.

Block scores first goal of season in Marquette’s third straight win

October 3, 2021
Recruiting: What does Marquettes 2022 recruiting class look like?

Recruiting: What does Marquette’s 2022 recruiting class look like?

September 28, 2021
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BIG EAST releases men’s basketball conference schedule

September 23, 2021
Graphic by Kayla Nickerson.

The new ‘Wild West’ of college athletics

September 21, 2021
Marquette womens soccer celebrates after first-year forward Kate Gibsons game winning goal in the 106th minute against North Dakota State University Sept. 17.

Gibson leads Marquette to third straight shutout win

September 17, 2021
Liza Karlen (left) breaks down her group during Marquette and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee womens basketball clinic Sept. 11 at Washington Park.

Milwaukee women’s basketball teams paying it forward

September 14, 2021
Marquette womens soccer celebrates after redshirt junior midfielder Rachel Johnsons goal in their 1-0 win over University of Illinois-Chicago Sept. 9. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer snaps three-game losing streak with shutout win over UIC

September 9, 2021
Marquette womens soccer celebrates after a goal in 4-3 victory over Central Michigan Aug. 26. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

SEASON PREVIEW: Women’s soccer becoming owners in Pelaez’s system

August 31, 2021
Marquette womens soccers defense takes on a Notre Dame forward.

Notre Dame silences Marquette’s offense in 1-0 loss

August 29, 2021
Marquette womens soccer celebrates after a goal in its 4-3 win over Central Michigan Aug. 19. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s soccer opens 2021 season with win vs Central Michigan

August 19, 2021
BREAKING: Marquette requiring masks in indoor spaces

BREAKING: Marquette requiring masks in indoor spaces

August 16, 2021
Marquette Womens soccer, among many other sports, are beginning to train for their upcoming seasons. Marquette Wire stock photo

Silver linings for athletic training

August 8, 2021
Natisha Hiedeman attempting a 3-pointer in the Connecticut Suns 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
Womens 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 teams 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 Marquettes 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 mens weight room (top) compared to the womens 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 womens soccer team huddles during Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 womens 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 Marquettes 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 womens 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes win at Villanova. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Lott joins record club in Marquette’s seventh road win

January 27, 2021
PREVIEW: Womens 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 66-62 win over St. Johns 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 Marquettes 66-62 win over St. Johns 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 Marquettes 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 womens basketballs 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 Marquettes 94-85 on Jan. 10 2020. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo.)

Women’s basketball releases first half of season schedule

November 21, 2020
Marquette womens basketball huddles prior to their win over St. Johns on Jan. 10, 2020. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo)

Wire Sports Weekly – Nov. 19

November 18, 2020
Jordan King (23) looks up court in Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 mens soccer for eight seasons. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

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

October 27, 2020
Marquettes 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 Marquettes 94-85 win against St. Johns 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 womens 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 Marquettes 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 MUs 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 volleyballs 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 Marquettes 3-1 win over University of Northern Iowa on Sep. 21.

Wire Sports Weekly – Jun. 11

June 11, 2020
Marquette womens 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
Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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
Marquettes bench cheers on the Golden Eagles during MUs 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 Merritts 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 78-55 win over St. Johns 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. Johns defender coming on in Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 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 Marquettes 57-52 win over Villanova on Jan.26.

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

February 21, 2020
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