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Every athlete has a journey to their collegiate career, if they are even lucky enough to make it that far. Not to mention the miles of travel they have had to put in to get to where they are today. Redshirt first-year women’s tennis player Tiana Windbuchler is the exact description of those miles and time sacrifices. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Windbuchler had an incredible … [Read more...] about New Zealand native’s journey to Marquette

When most gamers think of a 5v5 tactical first-person PC shooter game that involves planting and defusing bombs, their mind usually wanders to “Counter Strike: Global Offensive,” a game that has been on the market for nearly a decade. However, a new challenger has proven to be a worthy competitor to CS:GO, and it goes by the name “Valorant.” Starting as just a small research … [Read more...] about ‘Valorant’ team just getting started

The Marquette men’s soccer team has had a thrilling start to their season, winning their first three games 1-0 thanks to game-ending goals in overtime. They also went into overtime for a fourth game in a row this Saturday, but fell 2-1 in their first BIG EAST contest to Creighton. Despite not scoring any goals in regulation until junior forward Lukas Sunesson scored against … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer defense standing out to start season

Many factors have an influence on the decision to continue an athletic career in college, one of which may be location. Some people may want to stay close to home, so they decide to pick a college not too far away. Others may want to have a little more distance, but not too much, so they may come from neighboring states. Others may decide they want to move across the country. … [Read more...] about From Copenhagen to Milwaukee, Okosun’s connections run internationally

After playing their last game March 11, 2020, the Marquette men’s lacrosse team has anxiously been awaiting the start of their 2021 campaign. Over 345 days later, the time finally came. The squad was slated to begin their season Feb. 13 against Cleveland State University, but the game was canceled due to COVID-19 related issues within the Cleveland State program. With that, the … [Read more...] about Men’s lacrosse team primed, ready for 2021 season

Many of the young Marquette women’s soccer members are getting their first glimpse of a collegiate season in a unique manner due to the pandemic. Elsi Twombly, one of the first-years on the Golden Eagle squad, has started to get a feel for the games. The transition from high school to college has been difficult, but that was expected. “It’s definitely very different because … [Read more...] about Twombly making an impact in strong Golden Eagle start

Gallery|4 PhotosSarah Rose sets the volleyball Sept. 28, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.) “It’s something you never really expect to hear, or really want to hear,” Sarah Rose said. “That you have cancer.” Rose, a senior on the Marquette women’s volleyball team, was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer which grows in the soft tissue and bones, in … [Read more...] about Sarah Rose battles Ewing Sarcoma

The Marquette Golden Eagles (10-12, 6-10 BIG EAST) will take on the North Carolina Tarheels (14-7, 8-5 ACC) at 6 p.m. Central Standard Time Wednesday evening in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Marquette is coming off a 26-point win in Indianapolis against the Butler Bulldogs. The Golden Eagles have lost six of their last eight games, with their only two wins coming against Butler. … [Read more...] about Marquette travels to UNC Wednesday, looks for Quad 1 win

The Marquette women’s basketball team clinched a first round bye in the BIG EAST Tournament on Monday after defeating the Creighton Bluejays 65-41 on “Play4Kay Night” and Senior Night at the Al McGuire Center. “Really proud of our team’s effort tonight,” Marquette head coach Megan Duffy said. “We really categorized this as the biggest game of the season, finishing up our home … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball uses early lead, strong defensive outing to beat Creighton