No. 4 Marquette’s men’s basketball was uncharacteristically bad. A hot offense became cold on all fronts. A team that came in averaging 10.3 turnovers per game turned over the ball 13 times. Nonexistent 3-point shooting and poor rebounding defined the Golden Eagles all game, and senior guard Tyler Kolek — who was averaging 25.8 points in his past four games — was shut down, … [Read more...] about No. 4 Golden Eagles eight-game win-streak ends at No. 1 UConn, 81-53
No. 4 Marquette up to eight straight wins after 78-72 victory at Butler
Tyler Kolek did it again. With Butler within two points, the All-American point guard – who scored 17 of his 27 points in the final half — welcomed the pressure, taking a quick dribble and sinking a 3-pointer to put his team ahead by six with 1:32 to go. Gold Blooded #MUBB | #WeAreMarquette pic.twitter.com/Wske3Evpdw — Marquette Basketball (@MarquetteMBB) February 14, … [Read more...] about No. 4 Marquette up to eight straight wins after 78-72 victory at Butler
Golden Eagles’ offense falls short in 14-9 loss
Marquette women’s lacrosse offense led it to victory over Cincinnati last Sunday, but the same can’t be said about Friday. The Golden Eagles (1-1) couldn’t keep up with Louisville (1-2) in the second half, giving up seven unanswered goals to the Cardinals, en route to a 14-9 defeat at UofL Lacrosse Stadium. Shooting volume keeps Marquette close The first quarter ended with … [Read more...] about Golden Eagles’ offense falls short in 14-9 loss
Dominant third quarter propels Golden Eagles to 69-58 win
CHICAGO — The second half of the Marquette women’s basketball team’s (19-6, 8-6 Big East) 69-58 victory over the DePaul Blue Demons told two different stories. After leading 27-22 at the half, Marquette’s dominant third quarter — which included an extended 16-2 run over the first 3:30 of the frame — saw the Golden Eagles with a 19-point advantage heading into the final … [Read more...] about Dominant third quarter propels Golden Eagles to 69-58 win
How rebounding has become a pillar of Marquette under Megan Duffy
Through good and bad, there has been one constant for Marquette women’s basketball under head coach Megan Duffy: rebounding. “We work on rebounding every single day,” senior forward Liza Karlen said. Rebounding has been a big point of emphasis for the Golden Eagles throughout Duffy’s time at Marquette’s helm, and the numbers show that whatever she is preaching, works. The … [Read more...] about How rebounding has become a pillar of Marquette under Megan Duffy