INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Tyler Kolek’s return after missing six games with an oblique injury was one of the biggest storylines in the NCAA Tournament. And his first two games back weren’t just good, they were historic. In Marquette men’s basketball’s Round of 64 87-69 win against Western Kentucky Friday, he put up a double-double of 18 points and 11 assists, also grabbing six … [Read more...] about Tyler Kolek’s memorable NCAA Tournament weekend
Women’s lacrosse falls to third-ranked Michigan 18-11
Marquette women’s lacrosse (4-7) started the year at home, but then they went on the road for five-straight games. The Golden Eagles came back, though, after a month, and Sunday marked the last in a three-game home-stand. “We started the season with a lot of away games,” senior midfielder Leigh Steiner said. “When we get back home is we’re excited to have the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Women’s lacrosse falls to third-ranked Michigan 18-11
How Marquette is learning from its early exit in last year’s NCAA Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — They haven’t forgotten. The pain. The sadness. The nagging. The belief they could’ve done more. Knowing their season ended with unfinished business. Everyone on the Marquette men’s basketball team remembers last year’s NCAA Tournament Round of 32 defeat at the hands of Michigan State. After the season-ending loss, head coach Shaka Smart had every member of … [Read more...] about How Marquette is learning from its early exit in last year’s NCAA Tournament
Men’s lacrosse overcomes obstacles to end five-game losing streak
Sub-30 degree temperatures, a 40-minute delay due to a broken scoreboard and a five-game losing streak. These are all the obstacles that Marquette men’s lacrosse had to face Saturday. But none of them mattered. The Golden Eagles (4-5) rode a late offensive explosion to beat the St. Bonaventure University Bonnies (1-6) Saturday afternoon 8-3. With two minutes to play in the … [Read more...] about Men’s lacrosse overcomes obstacles to end five-game losing streak
STARTING FIVE: No. 2 Marquette faces No. 15 Western Kentucky in NCAA First Round
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Marquette men’s basketball is dancing for the third straight year. The No. 2 seed Golden Eagles take on 15th seeded Western Kentucky at 1 p.m. CST Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “We’re excited to be here in Indy,” Marquette head coach Shaka Smart said. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been in this building… It’s great to be back. Excited about our group … [Read more...] about STARTING FIVE: No. 2 Marquette faces No. 15 Western Kentucky in NCAA First Round