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Marquette men's lacrosse in its loss to Villanova April 23 at Valley Fields.

Men’s lacrosse falls to Denver in regular season finale

Sam Arco
April 30, 2022
Sam Arco and Tyler Peters broadcast Marquette men's basketball team's first round in March Madness. Photo courtesy of Sam Arco.

ARCO: Facing adversity

Sam Arco
April 26, 2022
Devon Cowan (29) fires a shot on net in Marquette's 18-8 loss to Notre Dame April 12.

Cowan’s off the field leadership impacts success on the field

Sam Arco
April 26, 2022
Marquette men's basketball prior to its loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Tournament quarterfinals March 10. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Shaka Smart adds former NAIA Player of the Year to Marquette’s 2022-23 roster

Sam Arco
April 18, 2022
First-year attacker Bobby O'Grady (13) running with the ball in Marquette's 16-11 win over Providence April 2.

O’Grady breaks single season goal record as men’s lacrosse drops its second-straight

Sam Arco
April 16, 2022
Marquette men's lacrosse in its 16-11 win over Providence April 2.

O’Grady’s eight goals lead Marquette to record-setting win

Sam Arco
April 9, 2022
Marquette men's lacrosse in its win over Providence April 2.

O’Grady and Cowan lead Marquette past Providence

Sam Arco
April 2, 2022
Marquette men's lacrosse fell to the United States Air Force Academy March 26 at Valley Fields.

Men’s lacrosse drops third-straight contest

Sam Arco
March 26, 2022
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette stumbles down the stretch, falls to Drexel in double overtime

Sam Arco
March 12, 2022
Graduate student guard Darryl Morsell (32) drives to the basket in Marquette's men's basketball's 85-77 over St. John's March 5.

Lewis, Morsell help lift Marquette to securing No. 5 seed

Sam Arco
March 5, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) goes in for a slam dunk in Marquette men's basketball's 64-56 win over Butler Feb. 26 on National Marquette Day.

Late heroics and relentless defense lead to National Marquette Day victory

Sam Arco
February 26, 2022
Marquette men's lacrosse fell to No. 15 Jacksonville 14-10 Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette drops first game of season to No. 15 Jacksonville

Sam Arco
February 19, 2022
First-year attack Bobby O'Grady in Marquette's Blue and Gold Scrimmage Feb. 1. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

O’Grady nets triple overtime winner in men’s lacrosse season opener

Sam Arco
February 12, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12) heads to the basket in then-No. 24 Marquette men's basketball's 83-73 win over then-No. 12 Villanova Feb. 2.

No. 18 Marquette falls 80-72 to No. 24 UConn

Sam Arco
February 8, 2022
Redshirt first-year guard Tyler Kolek (22) drives to the basket in No. 24 Marquette men's basketball's 83-73 win over No. 12 Villanova Feb. 2.

BASELINE: No. 24 Marquette secures season sweep over No. 12 Villanova

Sam Arco
February 3, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) goes for a layup in Marquette's win over then-No. 20 Xavier Jan. 23.

Lewis’ career night leads Marquette to seventh-straight win

Sam Arco
January 26, 2022
Graduate student Darryl Morsell (32) finished with 19 points in Marquette men's basketball's 75-64 win over No. 20 Xavier Jan. 23.

Marquette knocks off third-straight ranked opponent with win over Xavier

Sam Arco
January 23, 2022
Redshirt first-year guard Tyler Kolek (22) heads to the basket in Marquette's 73-72 win over No. 20 Seton Hall Jan. 15.

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

Sam Arco
January 18, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Oso Ighodaro goes for a dunk in Marquette men's basketball's 75-69 loss to Creighton Jan. 1. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles drop third straight conference game despite career game from Ighodaro

Sam Arco
January 1, 2022
Redshirt junior guard Greg Elliott (5) dribbles the ball in Marquette men's basketball's 80-66 win over Northern Illinois Nov. 27.

Marquette drops BIG EAST opener to Xavier on the road

Sam Arco
December 18, 2021
Redshirt junior Guard Greg Elliott (5) recorded a career-high 22 points in Marquette men's basketball's 67-56 loss to No. 4 UCLA Dec. 11.

BASELINE: Marquette falls to No.4 UCLA 67-56 in non-conference finale

Sam Arco
December 12, 2021
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (left) dribbles the ball on the baseline in Marquette's 80-66 win over Northern Illinois Nov. 27.

Marquette bounces back with 80-66 win over Northern Illinois

Sam Arco
November 27, 2021
David Joplin (23) takes on a Bowie State defender in transition to score during men's basketball's 98-40 exhibition win over Bowie State Nov. 4.

Marquette drops first game of season to St. Bonaventure

Sam Arco
November 21, 2021
Athletes face pressure both on and off the field. Marquette Wire stock photo

JOURNAL: Student-athletes embrace mental health problems

Sam Arco
November 17, 2021
Marquette men's basketball head coach Shaka Smart celebrates with fans during his team's 67-66 win over No. 10 Illinois Nov. 15.

Men’s basketball shocks No. 10 Illinois in Gavitt Games

Sam Arco
November 15, 2021
Graduate student Darryl Morsell attempts a shot in Marquette's 75-70 win over New Hampshire Nov. 12 at Fiserv Forum.

BASELINE: Morsell erupts for a career-high 26 points, leads Marquette to 2-0 start

Sam Arco
November 12, 2021
Redshirt junior guard Greg Elliott.

Veteran guard hopes to improve role on and off the court

Sam Arco
November 9, 2021
Kur Kuath finishes off a dunk in Marquette's exhibition win against Bowie State Nov. 4.

Marquette kickoff 2021 season with 98-40 exhibition win over Bowie State

Sam Arco
November 4, 2021
Christian Marquez (left), AJ Franklin (center) and Zak Wegner (right) celebrate after Marquette men’s soccer ‘s 1-0 win over No. 1 Georgetown Saturday night at Valley Fields on senior night. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles still alive in BIG EAST playoff chase, awaiting result of Providence and Creighton

Sam Arco
November 2, 2021
Marquette men's soccer gathers in a huddle during its 1-0 win over DePaul Oct. 16. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s soccer dedicates Saturday night’s victory to President Lovell

Sam Arco
October 16, 2021
Zyan Andrade (23) makes a touch on the ball while heading to net in Marquette's 1-0 loss to Villanova Sept.18. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Providence spoil Marquette’s homecoming match

Sam Arco
October 3, 2021
Edrey Caceres (6) dribbles the ball in Marquette's 2-0 win over University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Aug. 26. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s soccer back on track with road win at No. 19 Seton Hall

Sam Arco
September 24, 2021
Marquette men's soccer celebrates after redshirt sophomore forward Christian Marquez's goal in its 2-1 victory over Kansas City Sept.3.

Men’s soccer aims to bounce back for BIG EAST play

Sam Arco
September 21, 2021
Chandler Hallwood (31) takes a free kick in Marquette's 2-0 win over UW-Green Bay Aug. 26. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette drops second-straight on the road

Sam Arco
September 10, 2021
Chloe Marotta (52) goes up for a layup in Marquette's 65-57 win over Villanova Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s basketball releases 2021-22 non-conference schedule

Sam Arco
August 31, 2021
Jonathan Robinson (3) kicks the ball in Marquette's 4-3 comeback win over SIUE Aug. 29.

SEASON PREVIEW: Men’s soccer poised for another strong season

Sam Arco
August 31, 2021
No.19 Marquette men's soccer celebrates after Edrey Caceres 's(center middle) goal.

Men’s soccer improves to 2-0 with comeback victory over SIUE

Sam Arco
August 29, 2021
Marquette Women's soccer, among many other sports, are beginning to train for their upcoming seasons. Marquette Wire stock photo

Silver linings for athletic training

John Leuzzi and Sam Arco
August 8, 2021
Marquette huddles in their 75-73 loss to St. John’s on Jan. 31. (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette basketball to host Illinois in Gavitt Tipoff Games

Sam Arco
June 25, 2021
Manuel Cukaj (5) warms up prior to Thursday's match against Indiana (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette’s magical run comes to an end in Sweet 16

Sam Arco
May 6, 2021
Brielle Buechler pole vaults during the Marquette Open April 24. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette track and field primed for postseason

Sam Arco
May 4, 2021
Senior attacker Lindsey Hill receives flowers and high fives teammates during Senior Weekend April 16-18. She scored four goals and tallied one assist Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Women’s lacrosse ends season on high note

Sam Arco
April 25, 2021
Joe Keys runs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Panther Tune-Up Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Joe Keys breaks 15-year-old decathlon school record

Sam Arco
April 20, 2021
The Marquette men's soccer team lines up prior to a match against Northern Illinois Feb. 7 (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s soccer team receives bid to NCAA Tournament

Sam Arco
April 19, 2021
Marquis Ward competes in the Panther Tune-Up at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Ward ready for new opportunity with Marquette

Sam Arco
April 13, 2021
Forward Camryn Taylor (15) goes up for a jump ball against the UConn Huskies (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Camryn Taylor enters transfer portal

Sam Arco
April 12, 2021
A select number of fans were allowed into Fiserv Forum on National Marquette Day.

Virtual Fans

Sam Arco
April 8, 2021
Shea Garcia (21) scored a goal in Marquette's win over Villanova on Sunday (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Marquette records first BIG EAST win of season

Sam Arco
March 28, 2021
Redshirt senior defender Oliver Posarelli has been a key defensive player in Marquette's season (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Marquette sweeps season series against DePaul in comeback fashion

Sam Arco
March 24, 2021
Redshirt senior forward Lauren Van Kleunen (42) looks to make a play right outside the post (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette falls just short, ends season with 70-63 loss to Virginia Tech

Sam Arco
March 21, 2021
Marquette women's basketball celebrates in the Al McGuire Center on Selection Monday. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette set to face Virginia Tech in NCAA Tournament

Sam Arco
March 15, 2021
First-year forward Beto Soto looks on during the squad's game against Loyola Chicago earlier this season. Soto had the best scoring opportunity of the day for the Golden Eagles on Wednesday afternoon (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette, Butler draw in Indianapolis

Sam Arco
March 10, 2021
Jordan King (23) goes in for a layup against Creighton defense Sunday evening. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette advances to fifth-straight BIG EAST title game

Sam Arco
March 7, 2021
The Marquette Women's Lacrosse team got redemption against Central Michigan University on Friday afternoon (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Women’s lacrosse wins third-straight game

Sam Arco
March 5, 2021
Juru Okwaramoi (middle) hurdles at the Panther Tune-Up at UW-Milwaukee Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Okwaramoi breaks long-lasting record, strives for more greatness

Sam Arco
March 2, 2021
Marquette Women's basketball took do No. 24 ranked DePaul on Wednesday afternoon (Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Marquette clinches No. 2 seed in BIG EAST Tournament with huge road win

Sam Arco
February 24, 2021
Junior forward Lukas Sunesson (9) shakes off a slide tackle (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s soccer suffers first loss of season

Sam Arco
February 20, 2021
Sophomore Mitchell Van Vooren hurdles a gate during the Parkside Triangular meet on Feb. 6 (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette track and field gets season underway

Sam Arco
February 16, 2021
Sophomore guard Jordan King (23) drives to the hoop against the Providence Friars (Photo courtesy of Providence Athletics.)

Marquette sweeps Providence in commanding fashion

Sam Arco
February 13, 2021
Sophomore forward Christian Marquez (15) takes a shot on goal against the NIU Huskies (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette wins another thriller in overtime, improves to 2-0 on season

Sam Arco
February 7, 2021
Taylor Valladay (5) dribbles the ball in Marquette's loss to UConn Friday night. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

UConn proves to be too tough of a test for Golden Eagles

Sam Arco
February 5, 2021
Camryn Taylor (15) shoots a jumper in Marquette's game against Butler. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Camryn Taylor leads Marquette to hard-fought road win against Creighton

Sam Arco
February 1, 2021
Chloe Marotta shoots a jumper in Marquette's victory over Georgetown Jan. 20. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Chloe Marotta enjoying career-season

Sam Arco
January 26, 2021
Jordan King (23) dribbles the ball in Marquette's 72-40 win over Georgetown Jan. 20. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

PREVIEW: Marquette look to extend winning streak

Sam Arco
January 24, 2021
Selena Lott led offensively for the Golden Eagles with her season-high 30 points. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Women’s basketball returns to its winning ways

Sam Arco
January 17, 2021
Jordan King (23) attempts a layup in Marquette's 61-48 win to Xavier Feb. 14, 2020.

Preview: Marquette looks to go 3-0 in BIG EAST play

Sam Arco
December 22, 2020
Selena Lott scored 21 points Wednesday against St. John's. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles extend winning streak, improve to 2-0 in BIG EAST play

Sam Arco
December 16, 2020
Camryn Taylor was the top scorer for MU during their home opener against UW-Milwaukee (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics).

Women’s basketball slow out of the gate, results in first loss of season

Sam Arco
December 2, 2020
Selena Lott (24) looks to score in a game against Illinois State last season.

Duffy’s young team projected third in BIG EAST preseason rankings

Sam Arco
November 17, 2020
Gretchen Pfeiffer is a first-year cross country runner from Texas. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Cross country first-year ready for seasonal change

Sam Arco
November 10, 2020
Thomas Leonard is a first-year cross country runner from Chicago. He led his cross country team to qualify for the 2017 state championships as a sophomore. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Family ties run deep for Marquette men’s cross country newcomer

Sam Arco
November 10, 2020
Marquette men's basketball coaches Jake Presutti, Justin Gainey, Steve Wojciechowski and Dwayne Killings (left to right) talk during practice. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Killings, Gainey advocate for social change through Coaches For Action

Sam Arco
October 20, 2020
Ralph Metcalfe sprints while coach Conrad Jennings looks on, circa 1932-36. Photo courtesy Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University.

Setting Records: Marquette’s first Black student athletes broke barriers

Sam Arco
October 14, 2020
Dennis Holowaty (3) and Kelmend Islami (7) run to join Nick Parianos (13) in celebration after the Golden Eagles defeated Providence in the BIG EAST Tournament final in 2013. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Top 10 of the best men’s soccer games over the past 20 years

Nick Galle and Sam Arco
October 6, 2020
Beto Soto is a first-year on the men's soccer team. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Standout player with ‘special talent’ ready to fill in role for men’s soccer

Sam Arco
September 15, 2020
A pool looks refreshing as it can be on a warm summer day in quarantine. Photo courtesy of Sam Arco.

COVID-19 BLOG: Never thought school would be something to miss

Sam Arco
September 8, 2020
Emma Moravec runs during a track and field meet March 1, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Cross country seniors reflect on postponed season

Sam Arco
September 1, 2020
Zak Wegner (22, right)defends the ball in Marquette's 4-0 loss to St. John's Oct. 4, 2019.

Bennett, players reflect on postponed season

Matt Yeazel and Sam Arco
August 25, 2020
Danny Jarosz passes the ball in warmups of Marquette's exhibition game against Wright State in 2014. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette soccer alumnus Danny Jarosz heads back to campus

Sam Arco
August 5, 2020
Daniel Pederson runs during cross country season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Daniel Pederson looks forward to next chapter in life after Marquette

Sam Arco
May 10, 2020
Derek Gross runs in Allendale, Michigan at the Grand Valley State University meet Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Gross reflects on time spent at Marquette

Sam Arco
April 21, 2020
Breanne Marchan (center) runs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Feb. 22. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marchan looks to settle unfinished business

Sam Arco
April 17, 2020
'Diamond in the rough' looks forward to one more year at Marquette

‘Diamond in the rough’ looks forward to one more year at Marquette

Sam Arco
April 6, 2020
Joe Keys competed in pole vault at the 2020 BIG EAST Indoor Championships. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

COVID-19 spoils track and field’s spring season

Sam Arco
March 27, 2020
Caroline Steller (4) looks to make a pass in Marquette's 16-6 win over Niagara on Feb. 23.

Golden Eagles drop first game at home in 16-14 loss to Ohio State

Sam Arco
March 7, 2020
Members of the Marquette men's track and field team pose with the runner up trophy. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s, women’s teams finish as runner ups at BIG EAST Indoor Championships

Sam Arco
March 6, 2020
Julian Wright (left) runs in the Grand Valley State University meet on Feb.14. He broke the school record in the 400 meter dash. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Wright setting records for track and field despite only being a first-year

Sam Arco
February 25, 2020
Mary Hanson's sisters and parents were runners. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Mary Hanson continues a family tradition in Marquette track and field

Sam Arco
February 18, 2020
Caroline Steller (4) goes on a defender heading to the net in Marquette's 17-10 loss to Georgetown on May 2, 2019. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo.)

Marquette falls 16-6 at Louisville despite big day from Greving

Sam Arco
February 17, 2020
Joe Keys broke his former record in the heptathlon by 300 points at the Windy City Rumble. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Records fall as Marquette dominates in trio of meets

Sam Arco
February 11, 2020
Alyssa Bombacino (left) pursues the ball in Marquette's 2-1 win over Colorado State at Valley Fields on Sept. 22.

Women’s soccer snaps three-game losing streak with 2-1 comeback against Colorado State

Sam Arco
September 22, 2019
Utah State scored three goals in a span of less than eight minutes Sunday against Marquette at Valley Fields.

Women’s soccer falls 5-1 to Utah State

Sam Arco
September 8, 2019
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