The Marquette women’s lacrosse team (5-8) had never lost against Butler (2-9) in the two programs’ seven meetings before Wednesday. When the Golden Eagles faced the Bulldogs at home in their eighth scrap, senior midfielder Leigh Steiner made sure they would keep their undefeated record with a history-book performance: a program single-game-high-tying eight goals. “It was … [Read more...] about Steiner’s historic game leads Marquette past Butler in 20-12 win
Plugged-in: Making History
Plugged-in is your one-stop shop for all things Marquette Athletics from the past seven days. Look for Plugged-in every Monday morning. Men’s Basketball Makes the Sweet 16 The No. 2 seed Golden Eagles exorcised last year’s demons and did what no Marquette team has done since 2013, booking their ticket to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. In its NCAA Tournament opener … [Read more...] about Plugged-in: Making History
Plugged-in: Another Abrupt End
Men’s Basketball’s Heartbreaking Defeat Marquette’s 2023-24 season came to a close Friday in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. The Golden Eagles shot a season-worst 12.9% (4-for-31) from beyond the arc to fall to NC State, 67-58. The loss also signifies what is likely Marquette’s final game with Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro, who look set to go to the NBA. “I did tell the … [Read more...] about Plugged-in: Another Abrupt End
SEASON PREVIEW: Track & Field gets ready for outdoor season
Following their seventh-place finishes in the Big East Track & Field indoor championships, both the men’s and women’s teams are now gearing up for the upcoming outdoor season. In track & field, the outdoor season brings some changes in events and strategies, but the main focus on training for speed and performance stays the same. Coach Bert Rodgers said that athletes … [Read more...] about SEASON PREVIEW: Track & Field gets ready for outdoor season
Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro ‘have set an incredible standard’ in their three years at Marquette
DALLAS — Tyler Kolek did everything in his power to keep his head held high. He walked off the court, his face beet red and his jersey torn in half. Tears streamed from his eyes. The pain was overwhelming. Too much so to fight it back, to keep it down. As he made his way into the locker room, just minutes removed from Marquette men’s basketball’s 67-58 season-ending loss to NC … [Read more...] about Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro ‘have set an incredible standard’ in their three years at Marquette