Cara Consuegra’s return to the Al McGuire Center for her first victory as the Marquette women’s basketball coach was filled with emotion and screaming children. The Golden Eagles (1-2) dominated the Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars (0-4) from jump to horn in a 92-37 victory. Yet it wasn’t the inaugural win that defined the moment for Consuegra. “It was more special when I … [Read more...] about Marquette downs UIS 92-37 to earn its first win under Cara Consuegra
Marquette hits .325 enroute to sweeping Seton Hall in its home finale
The lights were dimmed, the hype video played, all seven of Marquette’s seniors ran out of the tunnel with smoke funneling on both their left and right. ‘Thunderstruck’ blared, thousands of fans clapped from side-to-side, and the referee blew his whistle and the match began. It was business as usual for Marquette women’s volleyball (20-7, 14-2 Big East) at the Al McGuire Center … [Read more...] about Marquette hits .325 enroute to sweeping Seton Hall in its home finale
‘Breakfast Club’ earning golf record results
It’s 6 a.m. on a Tuesday morning. And for senior Patrick Adler and sophomore Ryan Banas, it’s time for breakfast. Yet, they aren’t prepping bacon or eggs but sinking putts and honing in on wedge distances. The Breakfast Club, as created by Adler and former assistant coach Jace Long last spring, has been one the reasons Adler has had so much success during the fall season of his … [Read more...] about ‘Breakfast Club’ earning golf record results
MUVB notebook: Bye bye Big East title
Some notes after a 1-1 week for Marquette volleyball (18-7, 12-2 Big East): Bye Bye Big East title Marquette volleyball understands what Sunday’s loss to 5th ranked Creighton means: its hopes of winning a fourth-straight Big East regular season title are all but dead. The Golden Eagles now sit an arm’s length away from first place in the conference — at two games back with only … [Read more...] about MUVB notebook: Bye bye Big East title
Marquette ‘winning ugly’ in close 70-62 victory over Central Michigan
Monday night had it all. The best Marquette men’s basketball can offer was on display when it went on a 21-0 blitzkrieg in the first half to take a 36-15 lead and appear to ride off into the sunset, a sluggish start nothing more than a long-forgotten speed bump on the serene road to victory. The worst Marquette can offer was on display when its six-minute scoring drought in … [Read more...] about Marquette ‘winning ugly’ in close 70-62 victory over Central Michigan