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Jack Albright

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor

Jack Albright is a junior from Charlton, Massachusetts studying journalism. He is an Assistant Sports Editor for the 2024-2025 school year. In his free time, Jack likes to hang out with friends and watch Formula 1. He is excited to write fun stories about all things Marquette athletics and oversee new types of digital content.

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Festivities precede drubbing as Marquette earns senior day sweep

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
Ben Gold throws down a dunk Monday, Nov. 11 in Marquette men's basketball's 70-62 win over Central Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Undefeated Marquette men’s basketball feels like it is far from a finished product

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2024
(Marquette Wire Stock Photo.)

Marquette’s four class of 2025 signees ‘compliment’ each other

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Chase Ross (2) helped Marquette post a single-game record 66 deflections in its win over Central Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette ‘winning ugly’ in close 70-62 victory over Central Michigan

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Bye bye Big East title

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

‘We understood what happened today’: Marquette Big East title dreams all but over after loss to No. 5 Creighton

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2024
3,750 fans packed into the Al McGuire Center Friday night for a student-only game against George Mason. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

At student-only game, ‘deafening’ fans party early, stay loud late

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
An assistant at the time, Cara Consuegra (left) led Marquette to a win as temporary head coach after Terri Mitchell (right) left early with a concussion. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Cara Consuegra ‘unofficially 1-0’ as women’s basketball head coach

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Volleyball earns conference tournament birth with fifth-straight sweep

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
Samantha Naber is averaging a career-best 2.88 digs per set this season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Samantha Naber’s ‘other’s-oriented’ approach to volleyball paying off

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Sophomore big Al Amadou will redshirt this season, Owens injury update

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 5, 2024
Chase Ross scored a career-high 23 points on 9-for-11 shooting in Marquette's season-opening win. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Kam Jones and Chase Ross lead Marquette in season-opening thumping over Stony Brook

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Jenna Reitsma has averaged a career-low 11.3 total attacks per game since the start of Big East play. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Reitsma’s new role, Anchante in the record books, and other thoughts

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2024
Zaide Lowery (right) shoots a three-pointer in Marquette Blue & Gold scrimmage. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Zaide Lowery knows he’s going to play a ‘critical role’ this season. He spent the offseason preparing

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Shaka Smart created new awards this season, here’s what they mean:

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2024
Owens was sidelined earlier this fall with a groin injury. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Damarius Owens likely to miss season opener against Stony Brook

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Aces from the line, Ring’s noticeable improvements, Garrison’s first run as libero

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles’ well-balanced attack dominates in sweep over Princeton

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2024
Aubrey Hamilton hit .264 with 41 total kills and 29 digs for averages of 5.13 kills and 3.63 digs per set this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Aubrey Hamilton’s stellar weekend in context, libero consistency, little rest this week

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles make quick work of Musketeers in sweep

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2024
Aubrey Hamilton put up a career-high 28 kills in Marquette's reverse sweep win over DePaul. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Aubrey Hamilton continues dominant stretch, sparks comeback with career-high 28-kill masterclass

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2024
Aubrey Hamilton averaged 4.57 kills per set on .377 hitting in Marquette's 2-0 week. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Hamilton’s standout road swing, and other thoughts

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2024
Carsen Murray is hitting an efficient .406 this season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Carsen Murray’s sky-high efficiency, a stalwart defense, and other thoughts

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Golden Eagles remain undefeated in Big East home matches with sweep over Butler

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2024
Royce Parham scored 12 points in Saturday's scrimmage, shooting 5-for-9 from the field and 1-for-3 from deep. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Takeaways from Marquette’s annual Blue and Gold scrimmage

Jack Albright and Matthew Baltz
October 5, 2024
Natalie Ring has 35 kills this season and is averaging 1.75 kills per set — both more than double what those two stats were first year. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Natalie Ring profiting off redshirt year spent increasing range and developing ‘finesse’

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
Samantha Naber posted 15 digs in Marquette's Big East opener against UConn. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Libero musical chairs gives Naber first start, and other thoughts

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette volleyball sweeps UConn in first home match in three weeks

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
September 27, 2024
Yadhira Anchante earned her 2,500th career assist over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Yadhira Anchante’s historic end to non-con slate, and other thoughts

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Sarah Franklin’s career-high 33 kills spells demise for Marquette in 3-1 loss

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
Jenna Reitsma earned back-to-back double-doubles in the Hyatt Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: Marquette earns first ranked non-con win in two years, and other thoughts

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUVB notebook: A disappointing homestand sees Marquette drop out of top 25 poll

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

No. 24 volleyball falls 3-1 to Western Michigan in third-straight loss

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2024
No. 24 Marquette volleyball played its home-opener against No. 5 Stanford.

No. 24 Marquette swept in home opener against No. 5 Stanford

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
Yadhira Anchante's hands have shaped her past. They'll keep shaping her future

Yadhira Anchante’s hands have shaped her past. They’ll keep shaping her future

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
September 4, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

What we learned about how Marquette is approaching the two-libero rule

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2024
Jenna Reitmsa (4) and Carsen Murray (12) are excited for Marquette volleyball's season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

‘We can compete with anybody’: Volleyball prepares for daunting schedule

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Five takeaways from volleyball’s exhibition win against Northwestern

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
August 23, 2024
Oso Ighodaro averaged 13.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game last season.

Oso Ighodaro drafted by hometown Phoenix Suns

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
June 27, 2024
Tyler Kolek led the country with 7.7 assists per game last season. He also averaged 15.3 points per game and shot the ball from deep at a 38.8% clip.

Tyler Kolek lands with New York Knicks after trade

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
June 27, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette athletic director Bill Scholl retiring after 10 years

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
May 7, 2024
(Marquette Wire Stock Photo.)

Women’s basketball adds Olivia Porter and Aryelle Stevens

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
May 2, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Wade and Diener continue youth literacy initiatives with second annual charity weekend

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
Plugged-in: A New Era

Plugged-in: A New Era

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2024
Women's basketball head coach Cara Consuegra's introductory press conference took place on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Former players and coaches come back to Marquette to support new head coach Cara Consuegra

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2024
Marquette track & field seniors were honored after the Marquette Invitational.

Marquette hosts first Invitational in three years on Senior Night

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2024
Tyler Kolek was named a Consensus All American for two straight seasons.

Two-time Consensus All-American Tyler Kolek declares for the NBA Draft

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Oso Ighodaro dunks the ball in Marquette's win over Seton Hall.

Oso Ighodaro declares for NBA Draft

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Lee Volker transfered from Duke this season.

[Photo] Lee Volker withdraws from the transfer portal

Trevor Hilson, Sports Audio Producer
April 8, 2024
Megan Duffy coached at Marquette for five years. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo.)

BREAKING: Megan Duffy leaves Marquette and becomes coach at Virginia Tech

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2024
Plugged-in: Another Abrupt End

Plugged-in: Another Abrupt End

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2024
Tyler Kolek (right) and Oso Ighodaro (left) have been playing together for all three years Shaka Smart has been the head coach at Marquette.

Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro ‘have set an incredible standard’ in their three years at Marquette

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2024
Tyler Kolek scored 17 points in Marquette's season-ending 67-58 loss to NC State. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette’s season ends in Sweet 16, 67-58, after worst offensive performance of the year

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2024
Tyler Kolek celebrates with his team after advancing to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Tyler Kolek’s memorable NCAA Tournament weekend

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Marquette men's basketball celebrates in the locker room with a speaker after its win over Colorado. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2013

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2024
Stevie Mitchell flexes after an and-one layup in Marquette's 87-69 win over Western Kentucky. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

How Marquette is learning from its early exit in last year’s NCAA Tournament

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 23, 2024
Marquette men's basketball celebrates in its 87-69 win over Western Kentucky. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

How poker chips sparked Marquette to its 87-69 comeback win over Western Kentucky

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Kam Jones' role has increased with the absence of Tyler Kolek.

Kam Jones doesn’t care what you think — he knows what he can do, what he’s after

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
Tyler Kolek has missed Marquette's last six games.

Tyler Kolek speaks on his oblique injury

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2024
Tyler Kolek drives to the hoop in Marquette's win over Notre Dame.

Tyler Kolek named Associated Press Second Team All-American

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
Kam Jones and Oso Ighodaro run a pick-and-roll in Marquette's 73-57 Big East championship loss to UConn. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Banged-up Marquette can’t repeat tournament title, falls 73-57 to No. 1 seed UConn

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
Ben Gold (right) and Kam Jones (left) defend Providence's Devin Carter in Marquette's 78-69 win over Providence in the Big East Tournament semifinals. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette advances to Big East championship for second-straight year after 79-68 semifinal win

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Stevie Mitchell drives to the hoop in Marquette's 71-65 win over Villanova. He finished with 15 points. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette’s well-roundedness a key for postseason success

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Oso Ighodaro scores past Eric Dixon in Marquette's 71-65 win over Villanova in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Ighodaro’s late-game floater the dagger in Marquette’s 71-65 overtime win over Villanova

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Tyler Kolek leads the nation with 7.6 assists per game.

Tyler Kolek announced out for Big East quarterfinals

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
Kam Jones scored 30 points in March 30 win over Xavier as Kolek was out with an injury. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Kam Jones scores 30 points in Marquette’s 86-80 regular season finale win over Xavier

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2024
Oso Ighodaro finished with 16 points and eight rebounds on his Senior Night.

No. 8 Golden Eagles fall to hot-shooting Huskies, 74-67

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2024
Tyler Kolek leads the nation with 7.6 assists per game.

Tyler Kolek will miss final two regular season games with oblique injury

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Marquette in its 91-69 win over Providence.

Mitchell and Gold help No. 5 Marquette down Providence 91-69, but Tyler Kolek leaves early with oblique injury

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2024
Former Marquette middle blocker Jenna Rosenthal went professional overseas after graduating. Now, she is on the Columbus Fury in the newly-formed Pro Volleyball Federation. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Al McGuire Center ‘home’ to professional volleyball alum Jenna Rosenthal

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2024
Kam Jones takes a shot in Marquette's 88-64 win over Xavier.

Marquette moves up two spots, back into the top 5 of AP Top 25 Poll

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Kam Jones shoots the ball over Xavier's Quincy Olivari.

Plugged-in: A week of record-breaking performances

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Kam Jones passes the ball to Oso Ighodaro (13) in Marquette's 88-64 win over Xavier.

Kam Jones nets 34 points for second straight game in 88-64 win over Xavier

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
Tyler Kolek dished a record 18 assists in Marquette's win over DePaul. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Tyler Kolek sets single-game assist record in 105-71 win over DePaul

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2024
David Korn coaches at Maryville University for eight seasons before Marquette. (Graphic courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Q&A with new men’s soccer head coach David Korn

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
Marquette's bench celebrates in its 86-75 National Marquette Day win over St. John's.

Marquette voted No. 4 in AP Poll, moves back into top 5

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2024
Chase Ross drives to the basket in Marquette's 78-59 win over Notre Dame Dec. 9.

Shaka Smart ‘can’t really quantify’ Chase Ross’ impact — but the benefits of his return are clear

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2024
Tyler Kolek finished Marquette's 86-75 win over St. John's with 27 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds.

Tyler Kolek commands No. 7 Golden Eagles to 86-75 victory

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2024
The intruder was inside Schroder for 25 minutes before leaving.

Community upset over response to Schroeder Hall intruder

Megan Woolard, Sophia Tiedge and Jack Albright
February 6, 2024
Zaide Lowery has turned into one of Shaka Smart's go-to options off the bench.

Zaide Lowery inadvertently caught Shaka Smart’s eye — but he has turned into a go-to bench option

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Marquette men's basketball celebrates during its 91-57 win at Georgetown. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Plugged-in: Everyone ends with wins

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Jordan King passes the ball in Marquette's loss to UConn at the Al McGuire Center.

Golden Eagles falter down the stretch, lose 76-71 to No. 22 Creighton

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2024
Tyler Kolek drives to the hoop in Marquette's 85-80 win over Villanova. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Tyler Kolek scores a career-high 32 points to lead No. 9 Marquette past Villanova, 85-80

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2024
Wesley Matthews was inducted into the 'M Club' Hall of Fame class of 2024. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Wes Matthews reflects on journey to M Club Hall of Fame

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2024
Doc Rivers' jersey was retired by Marquette in February 2004. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Coaching in Milwaukee a ‘dream’ for former Marquette All-American Doc Rivers

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2024
David Joplin scored six 3-pointers in Marquette's win over DePaul. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Joplin hits six 3-pointers, Marquette shoots 46% on threes in 86-73 win over DePaul

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Tyler Kolek earned a double-double of 21 points and 11 assists in No. 17 Marquette's 87-74 win over Villanova.

No. 17 Golden Eagles’ three stars propel team to much-needed victory, 87-74

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
Dwyane Wade announced his $3 million gift to Marquette during the first half of Marquette vs Villanova

BREAKING: Dwyane Wade announces $3 million donation to Marquette

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2024

Plugged-in: Men’s basketball wanes, women’s basketball shines

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
No. 11 Marquette men's basketball is on a two-game losing streak and sits 2-3 in Big East play.

No. 11 Marquette needs to end its recent decline after second straight loss

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2024
Sophomore guard Sean Jones will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season with an ACL tear.

Sean Jones suffered season-ending injury in loss to Butler

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2024
Oso Ighodaro (13) made a season-high nine baskets in No. 7 Marquette's 78-75 loss to Seton Hall. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

MUBB-Seton Hall takeaways: Road game and physicality issues, Ighodaro impresses

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 6, 2024
Tyler Kolek finished 1-for-6 from the field in No. 7 Marquette's 78-75 loss to Seton Hall. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

No. 7 Golden Eagles now 0-2 in Big East road games after 78-75 loss to Seton Hall

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 6, 2024
Plugged-in: Differing ends to 2023

Plugged-in: Differing ends to 2023

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
January 1, 2024
Jordan King scored 16 points in No. 18 Marquette's 95-64 loss to UConn. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

No. 18 Marquette’s undefeated streak ends against No. 15 UConn, 95-64

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
December 31, 2023
Sean Jones scored a career-high 15 points in Marquette's 72-67 win over Creighton.

No. 10 Marquette stages comeback in 72-67 win over No. 22 Creighton

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2023
It's been a decade defined by success for Ryan Theis — but he’s done a lot more than just win

It’s been a decade defined by success for Ryan Theis — but he’s done a lot more than just win

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
December 23, 2023
Senior guard Tyler Kolek scored 21 of Marquette's 57 points in its loss to Providence Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

No. 6 Marquette scores season-low 57 points in loss to Providence

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
December 19, 2023
Plugged-in: Basketball can't stop, won't stop

Plugged-in: Basketball can’t stop, won’t stop

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor
December 18, 2023
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