Marquette women’s lacrosse came into Monday’s game against No. 4 Northwestern with a lot to prove. The Golden Eagles were coming off their first loss at Louisville, looking to get their first road win of the season and get back above .500, all while beating the Northwestern Wildcats for the first time in program history. Alas, Marquette (1-2) fell short, losing to No. 1 … [Read more...] about Marquette falls 21-3 at No. 4 Northwestern in second-straight road loss
Tyler Kolek sets single-game assist record in 105-71 win over DePaul
Earlier Wednesday, Tyler Kolek was given a gold t-shirt that read “Barbecue Chicken” on the front just above his No. 11. It was from when he turned St. John’s into “barbecue chicken” in an 86-75 win Feb. 10. Later that night, Kolek etched his name into the Marquette men’s basketball record books — and held another cookout. The All-American point guard broke the program … [Read more...] about Tyler Kolek sets single-game assist record in 105-71 win over DePaul
MUBB-DePaul takeaways: Tyler Kolek breaks record, defense stands strong, extended bench minutes
The previous time Marquette men’s basketball played DePaul, David Joplin started the victory with a 3-pointer. Wednesday, it was deja vu as he scored the first points of the game with again, a 3-pointer. Joplin got the ball rolling for what turned into a dominant No. 7 Golden Eagles 105-71 win over DePaul at Fiserv Forum, a bounce back after their earlier loss at No. 1 UConn … [Read more...] about MUBB-DePaul takeaways: Tyler Kolek breaks record, defense stands strong, extended bench minutes
Track & field preparing for Big East Indoor Championships
Marquette track & field has had three months to prepare for what comes Friday: the Big East Indoor Championships. The championships span two days — Friday and Saturday — at the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center at Gately Park in Chicago. The Golden Eagles go into the tournament coming off the Panther Tune-Up, in which 10 competitors set new personal records. “It was … [Read more...] about Track & field preparing for Big East Indoor Championships
Marquette rallies to beat Seton Hall, 68-62
Marquette women’s basketball found a way to rally. The visiting Seton Hall Pirates had more than double the Golden Eagles’ points early in the second quarter (33-15) and looked to poised to get the road game upset. But the right players showed up when needed and Marquette found a way to come back, beating Seton Hall 68-62 Tuesday night at the Al McGuire Center. “This win today … [Read more...] about Marquette rallies to beat Seton Hall, 68-62