Marquette women’s soccer was overwhelmed in its Big East opener. Butler outshot Marquette 17-5, putting 11 of those shots on target compared to Marquette’s one. The Bulldogs also earned seven corner kicks — one of which they converted into a goal — while the Golden Eagles did not tally any. Marquette committed 11 fouls and went offside five times. It all culminated into the … [Read more...] about Marquette falls 1-0 to Butler in Big East opener
MUVB notebook: Yadhira Anchante’s historic end to non-con slate, and other thoughts
Marquette volleyball finished off its five-game, three-week road trip to end non-conference play over the weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Golden Eagles beat East Carolina before falling to No. 1 Pitt Sunday. The weekend invitational came just days after they lost 3-1 to No. 7 Wisconsin in the Kohl Center Classic game on Tuesday. The 1-2 stint sent Marquette (4-5) down … [Read more...] about MUVB notebook: Yadhira Anchante’s historic end to non-con slate, and other thoughts
How women’s soccer’s first-ever leadership council is working to improve team culture
This past spring, recently hired head coach Chris Allen sat down with six of his players, and together, they laid out the foundations for a new era of Marquette women’s soccer. A seventh player was added in the summer, and that group of Golden Eagles formed the team’s first-ever leadership council. The group meets with the coaching staff biweekly to discuss any general … [Read more...] about How women’s soccer’s first-ever leadership council is working to improve team culture
Bring the WNBA to MKE
From coast to coast, the WNBA is continuously expanding, with the 13th franchise debuting in the Bay Area next year. Toronto and Portland, numbers 14 and 15, will follow shortly after in 2026. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is optimistic that the franchise can add another team by 2028, and Milwaukee is a perfect contender. The WNBA began its 2024 season with the highest … [Read more...] about Bring the WNBA to MKE
Over a decade in the making: Ella Foti will head to Pepperdine to play sand volleyball after the 2024 season
The first time Ella Foti played sand volleyball, she hated it. The limited movement? Not a fan. The difficulty of playing in the sand compared to on the hardcourt? No chance. Having to play in the sweltering heat of a Milwaukee summer? That was the worst part. “I was in third or fourth grade when I did a tournament at Bradford Beach,” Ella said. “You’re in the sand, you can’t … [Read more...] about Over a decade in the making: Ella Foti will head to Pepperdine to play sand volleyball after the 2024 season