Marquette University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is adding women’s swimming as its 17th varsity sport, vice president and director of athletics Mike Broeker announced Wednesday afternoon. The new program is scheduled to begin competition as early as the 2025-2026 season and was presented by the department during the Securing Our Future process to improve gender … [Read more...] about Marquette Athletics announces addition of women’s swimming as 17th varsity sport
Men’s lacrosse secures spot in Big East Tournament in 18-11 win over Denver
Marquette’s men’s lacrosse (6-6) walked into Valley Fields Wednesday night with a conference record of 1-3, and walked out with a postseason berth. If the Golden Eagles had wanted to make the Big East Tournament in their first year under head coach Jake Richard, they would have had to beat the Denver Pioneers, who led the all-time series against them 13-2. As if those stakes … [Read more...] about Men’s lacrosse secures spot in Big East Tournament in 18-11 win over Denver
Lee Volker and Abbey Cracknell returning to Marquette women’s basketball for 2025-26 season
Seniors Lee Volker and Abbey Cracknell will be returning to the program as graduate students in 2025-26; the program announced on social media Tuesday morning in a graphic stating “The Last Dance: Unfinished Business”. “4 + 1 = 5th Years” –@AbbeyCracknell https://t.co/UvykmoOqAr pic.twitter.com/Bg0Lfl02cM — Marquette WBB (@MarquetteWBB) April 29, 2025 Both players came to … [Read more...] about Lee Volker and Abbey Cracknell returning to Marquette women’s basketball for 2025-26 season
Some major potential rule changes are currently breaking the NCAA, but why?
The deadline to enter the NCAA transfer portal passed April 22, and in the chaos of it all, standouts such as Kansas’s Zeke Mayo, Maryland’s Julian Reese and Villanova’s Jordan Longino threw their hats in the ring. This would be an interesting enough narrative — if they had any years of eligibility left to play with. And they are far from alone in this head-turning move, as … [Read more...] about Some major potential rule changes are currently breaking the NCAA, but why?
Hanna Bodner earns Big East Midfielder of the Year while four other Marquette players earn postseason honors
In her senior season playing for Marquette women’s lacrosse, Hanna Bodner was named Big East midfielder of the year and earned a spot on the All-Big East First Team. This is the third year in a row that a Golden Eagle has been given this honor (Leigh Steiner in 2024 and Lydia Foust in 2023). Bodner started all 16 contests in 2025, averaging 2.8 goals per game and 5.6 shots per … [Read more...] about Hanna Bodner earns Big East Midfielder of the Year while four other Marquette players earn postseason honors