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Zoe Comerford, Executive Sports Editor

Zoe Comerford is the Executive Sports Editor for the Marquette Wire. She is a senior from Naperville, Illinois, majoring in Journalism and Digital Media and minoring in Spanish. She enjoys talking about and watching sports, going to Cubs games, watching horror movies and traveling. She hopes to be the best play-by-play announcer, color commentator and anchor she can be, as well as improve her feature writing abilities.

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COMERFORD: Becoming the difference

May 4, 2021
D.J. Carton (21) shoots a shot in Marquette's 67-65 win over then-No. 4 Wisconsin Dec. 4. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BREAKING: Carton leaves Marquette basketball after one season

April 28, 2021

Chapman, Diener open sports complex in Mequon

April 27, 2021
Marquette Athletics hired Shaka Smart as the new head men's basketball coach last week. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Shaka Smart era begins: Marquette basketball head coach prioritizes relationships, growth, victory

March 29, 2021
The Al McGuire Center. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BREAKING: Shaka Smart hired as new 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
Steve Wojciechowski coaches on the sidelines Jan. 21, 2020. Marquette Wire stock photo

COMERFORD: Life is more than just sports

March 23, 2021
Steve Wojciechowski coaches from the sidelines.

BREAKING: Marquette Athletics parts ways with head coach Steve Wojciechowski

March 19, 2021
Killings coaches Jamal Cain, Koby McEwen, Dawson Garcia and Theo John during practice Jan. 5. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Dwayne Killings leaves Marquette to be head coach at Albany

March 16, 2021
Jordan King (23) shoots. against UConn in Marquette's loss in the BIG EAST Tournament Final March 8. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

UConn dominates Marquette to win 19th BIG EAST Championship at Mohegan Sun

March 8, 2021
Redshirt junior guard Greg Elliott (5) shoots a jumper during Marquette's matchup with the DePaul Blue Demons on Tuesday night (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette spoils DePaul’s Senior Night, avoids season sweep

March 3, 2021
Steve Wojciechowski (kneeling front center) during his home visit in fall 1993 on the evening of his commitment to Duke. (Photo courtesy of Mike Dahlem and Philip Forte.)

A journey filled with overcoming adversity: Wojciechowski’s ‘beat-the-odds’ mentality from Cardinal Gibbons to Marquette

March 2, 2021
1,800 Mquette fans are expected to be allowed at Fiserv Forum for the National Marquette Day game March 6. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BREAKING: 1,800 tickets plan to be released to students, faculty for NMD

February 25, 2021
First-year forward Dawson Garcia shoots a free throw during Marquette's win against North Carolina Wednesday night (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette beats UNC for first time since 1977

February 24, 2021
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[PHOTO] Men’s lacrosse player removed from team after using racial slurs

February 23, 2021
The Marquette men's basketball team warms up before their game against Butler on Feb. 2 (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BREAKING: Athletics releases update about possibility of fans at Fiserv, official National Marquette Day announced

February 3, 2021
Dawson Garcia puts in. a layup over St. John's Jan. 31. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

PREVIEW: Marquette hosts Butler, hopes to get back on track in February

February 2, 2021
Redshirt senior Koby McEwen (25) attempts to put up a shot through contact (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Lackluster offense in first half leads to overtime loss at Providence

January 27, 2021
Inside of the Al McGuire Center during Marquette volleyball's match against Wisconsin in 2018. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

All 14 Marquette varsity sports play during spring, without spectators

January 26, 2021
University of Connecticut's Tyler Polley scored a career-best 22 points against Marquette Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Second-half collapse leads to ugly loss to UConn at Fiserv Forum

January 5, 2021
The Wildcats huddle at Marquette Dec. 23. (Photo courtesy fo Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s basketball at Villanova postponed

January 4, 2021
Jamal Cain had a career-high 25 points at Georgetown Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles survive at Georgetown despite 18-point deficit

January 2, 2021
Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (24) closely guards Marquette's Koby McEwen (25) during the Golden Eagles' 71-60 victory over the Wildcats Jan. 4.

PREVIEW: No. 5 Villanova comes to Fiserv as Marquette faces third AP Top 10 team in 10th game

December 22, 2020
Koby McEwen (25) dribbles around Xavier defenders Jan. 15 at Fiserv Forum.

PREVIEW: Marquette looks to beat undefeated Xavier on the road

December 20, 2020
Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) goes up for a layup in Seton Hall's 70-63 victory over Marquette Thursday night. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BASELINE: Sloppy offense causes Marquette to lose BIG EAST home opener

December 18, 2020
Marquette guard D.J. Carton (21) defends Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette upsets No. 9 Creighton in Omaha

December 15, 2020
Lauren Van Kleunen battles for the ball in a game against Green Bay last season.

Winter sports athletes allowed extra year of eligibility

November 17, 2020
Gwyn Jones wrote a children's book, titled

Volleyball alum educates youth about voting, writes children’s book

November 10, 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
Marquette's Ousmane Barro guards a University of Connecticut player during a men's basketball game January 3, 2006 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BIG EAST coaches react to UConn’s return

November 4, 2020
Markus Howard (0) shoots 3-pointer in Marquette's 71-60 upset over then-No. 10 Villanova Feb. 4.

Wojciechowski’s squad prepares for season without Markus Howard

November 4, 2020
Koby McEwen (25) shoots a 3-pointer in Marquette's game against Purdue last season.

BIG EAST releases half of men’s basketball conference schedule

October 29, 2020
Women's soccer players huddle in Marquette's 1-1 double overtime tie Oct. 6, 2019 at Valley Fields.

BREAKING: Women’s soccer marks third Marquette team to quarantine

October 26, 2020
The Al McGuire Center is where the teams practice.

BREAKING: Men’s, women’s basketball to quarantine

October 21, 2020
Graphic by Zoe Comerford

Athletes, coaches use platform to spark change

October 20, 2020
Greg Elliott (5) celebrates during the Golden Eagles' National Marquette Day game against Butler at Fiserv Forum Feb. 9, 2020.

BREAKING: Fiserv Forum will host 2022, 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds

October 14, 2020
The 1976-77 Marquette men's basketball team included, pictured from left, Jim Boylan, Bill Neary, Ulice Payne, Butch Lee, Jim Dudley, Gary Rosenberger, Bernard Toone, Jerome Whitehead, Craig Butrym, Robert Byrd and Bo Ellis. Photo courtesy the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University.

One Last Chance: Marquette Basketball finds victory in McGuire’s last year

October 14, 2020
Lauren Van Kleunen (42) attempts a shot in Marquette women's basketball loss to DePaul March 9.

BREAKING: Basketball season set to begin Nov. 25

September 16, 2020
Dr. Kristin Hoff is the Director of Student-Athlete Mental Health and Performance. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Athletics hires mental health specialist

September 15, 2020
Former Marquette basketball alums Travis Diener (left) and Joe Chapman (right) pose with their children at the groundbreaking of the Athlete Performance Sports Complex Sept. 4.

Marquette basketball alums partner to build sports complex

September 8, 2020
The Al McGuire Center.

BREAKING: Marquette requires athletes to receive COVID-19 tests this week

August 26, 2020
Joe Chapman (far left) and Travis Diener (to the right of Chapman) pose with the 2017 TBT team.

Evolution of TBT team prepares Golden Eagles for championship

August 25, 2020
The 2021 National Marquette Day men's basketball game will be held March 6 at the Fiserv Forum.

Bucks’ Big Year

August 24, 2020
Milwaukee's Fourth of July fireworks celebrations were canceled due to the ongoing pandemic.

[PHOTO] Traditions Canceled

August 24, 2020
A sign that states,

Posters line Wisconsin Center during Democratic National Convention

August 20, 2020
A pile of skeletons on a poster hangs on the fence outside of the Wisconsin Center, where a limited amount of events are occurring for the Democratic National Convention.

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August 20, 2020
A skeleton sits on top of the world. The poster is placed on a barrier outside of the Wisconsin Center during the week of the DNC.

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August 20, 2020
Smaller posters are hung on the fence outside of the Wisconsin Center.

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August 20, 2020
A sign encouraging everyone to work together is tacked on the fence outside of the Wisconsin Center.

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August 20, 2020
Al McGuire Center (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BIG EAST cancels 2020 fall sports

August 12, 2020
The Wisconsin Center is the 2020 Democratic National Convention site.

Wisconsin Center prepares for DNC, releases COVID-19 protocol

August 4, 2020
BIG EAST logo at Fiserv Forum.

BIG EAST cancels nonconference fall sports schedules

July 16, 2020
Marquette Wire stock photo

Lacrosse commit’s offer rescinded after Snapchat sparks outrage among students, community

June 1, 2020
From L to R: Aarya Bavare, Zoe Comerford and Brianna Mitchell take a trip to downtown Chicago Jan. 2. Photo courtesy of Zoe Comerford.

COVID-19 BLOG: Giving thanks and gaining perspective

May 1, 2020
Power of One

Power of One

April 22, 2020
Sacar Anim (2) puts up a layup in Marquette's loss to Seton Hall on Senior Day Feb. 29.

OSU’s D.J. Carton transfers to Marquette

April 15, 2020
Justin Gainey rejoins Marquette basketball for first time since 2017. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s basketball adds Gainey as associate head coach

April 3, 2020
Markus Howard poses with his mother on Senior Day Feb. 29.

Howard becomes first Marquette student-athlete to win Senior CLASS Award

March 31, 2020
Martha Konovodoff (7) attempts a serve in Marquette's loss to Purdue in the NCAA Tournament Dec. 7, 2019.

Coronavirus affects volleyball’s spring training

March 26, 2020
Marquette women's lacrosse celebrates during their 17-6 win over Cincinnati Feb. 14.

Lacrosse programs react to NCAA granting eligibility relief

March 24, 2020
Markus Howard (0) attempts a jumper in Marquette's loss to Seton Hall Feb. 29 on Senior Day.

Howard named to AP All-America First Team

March 20, 2020
Stan Johnson (center) coaches from the sidelines in Marquette's loss to Providence Jan. 7.

BREAKING: Stan Johnson receives head coaching job at LMU

March 20, 2020
Marquette Athletics 2019-20 season ends. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

BIG EAST cancels spring sport championships

March 12, 2020
Markus Howard (0) high-fives fans after his final game at Fiserv Forum Feb. 29.

BREAKING: NCAA cancels March Madness

March 12, 2020
Markus Howard standing at Madison Square Garden during last season's BIG EAST Tournament.

BREAKING: BIG EAST cancels men’s basketball tournament

March 12, 2020
Val Ackerman speaks to the media about COVID-19 at the BIG EAST awards ceremony.

BIG EAST Tournament continues at MSG despite NCAA ruling

March 11, 2020
Sacar Anim (2) attempts a shot in Marquette's loss Saturday. He scored 13 points.

PREVIEW: Men’s basketball opens BIG EAST Tournament play against No. 16 Seton Hall

March 10, 2020
Lexi Held (left) poses with BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman (right) when receiving her trophy for BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

BASELINE: Held leads DePaul to third consecutive BIG EAST Tournament title

March 9, 2020
Isabelle Spingola (30) attempts a jump shot in Marquette's 78-55 victory over St. John's.

BASELINE: Women’s basketball heads to its fourth consecutive BIG EAST Tournament Championship

March 8, 2020
Markus Howard (0) dribbles in Marquette's loss to Seton Hall March 3 for Senior Day.

Howard selected to All-BIG EAST First Team for second consecutive season

March 8, 2020
Lauren Van Kleunen (42) attempts a shot in Marquette's 72-59 win over Villanova Saturday night.

BASELINE: Duffy earns first postseason win at helm of MU

March 7, 2020
Markus Howard (0) attempts a 3-pointer in Marquette's 88-79 loss against No. 13 Seton Hall Feb. 29 at Fiserv Forum.

Bond between Powell, Howard extends beyond basketball

March 3, 2020
Jamal Cain (23) scored 10 points by halftime in Marquette's victory Wednesday night.

Effective ball distribution, 3-point shooting end in 21-point victory over Georgetown

February 27, 2020
Markus Howard poses with head coach Steve Wojciechowski (left) and Lawrence Moten (right) after receiving the game ball from Moten.

Howard passes Lawrence Moten as BIG EAST all-time scoring leader

February 25, 2020
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