Backed by a stifling third quarter, the Marquette Golden Eagles (18-8, 10-5 Big East) beat the Providence Friars (11-18, 4-12 Big East) for a 16th straight time, 69-51, at the Al McGuire Center Wednesday evening. After a back-and-forth first half, the Golden Eagles took a one-point lead into the break and exploded out of the half on a 10-0 run, backed by five points each from … [Read more...] about Balanced scoring and another strong defensive performance leads Marquette to 69-51 win over Providence
No. 16 Marquette finds its rhythm from beyond the arc in win over Seton Hall
No. 16 Marquette men’s basketball (20-6, 11-4 Big East) came back from a week off. Seven days rested, relaxed and recharged. And it was rewarding, as the Golden Eagles claimed another home victory 80-56 over Seton Hall (7-19, 2-13 Big East) Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum. “The time in between games was about us continuing to get connected with what we want out of the season, and … [Read more...] about No. 16 Marquette finds its rhythm from beyond the arc in win over Seton Hall
BREAKING: Volleyball head coach Ryan Theis is leaving Marquette
After 11 seasons at Marquette, women’s volleyball head coach Ryan Theis has accepted a position at the University of Florida. Volleyball assistant coach, LJ Marx will serve as interim head coach as the national search for a new head coach begins immediately. Theis had a .748 winning percentage at Marquette (258-87), one of the best in program history. The Madison, Wisconsin … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Volleyball head coach Ryan Theis is leaving Marquette
A look inside Charia Smith’s road to recovery
Redshirt sophomore forward Charia Smith never expected one post-season workout her first year would cost her an entire season. But it did. After going for a simple layup — considered the easiest shot in basketball — Smith landed on the back of her teammate, hyperextended her knee and tore her ACL. Just over a year later, she was able to step back onto the court in the team’s … [Read more...] about A look inside Charia Smith’s road to recovery
Forbes’ best in scoring and a spark from Mason and Smith propels Marquette over DePaul, 82-72
It was neck-and-neck for the better part of three quarters, but Marquette women’s basketball (17-8, 9-5 Big East) found that extra gear to separate themselves from the visiting DePaul Blue Demons (12-16, 7-8 Big East), en route to an 82-72 win on Alumni Day for the Golden Eagles. With the win, Marquette picked up its 11th home win this season, and completed the season sweep of … [Read more...] about Forbes’ best in scoring and a spark from Mason and Smith propels Marquette over DePaul, 82-72