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 Can Win in Multiple Ways The No. 14 Golden Eagles (15-5, 6-3 Big East) showed the different ways in which they can win in a 2-0 week. Marquette traveled to Chicago and beat DePaul 86-73 Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena. The … [Read more...] about Plugged-in: Men’s basketball on fire, Women’s basketball recovers
Wes Matthews reflects on journey to M Club Hall of Fame
Wes Matthews never envisioned he’d be where he is today. He didn’t come to Marquette expecting to lead the men’s basketball program in free throws made (549), or sit 10th all-time in career points in program history (1,673) or ninth in all-time wins (94). And he definitely didn’t see himself becoming an ‘M Club’ Hall of Fame inductee. But here he is, 15 years after leaving … [Read more...] about Wes Matthews reflects on journey to M Club Hall of Fame
Club water polo fosters welcoming culture
The overhead lights run parallel to the blue and yellow lane lines, gold and white flags hang 10 feet in the air and a steady heat flows throughout the entire area. All of a sudden, Marquette’s club water polo team bursts through the door and jumps in the pool to start practice. It is a recurring Thursday night scene. From 8:30-9:45 p.m. on Thursdays, the club holds practice … [Read more...] about Club water polo fosters welcoming culture
Golden Eagles lose at home for first time this season to No. 8 UConn, 85-59
Paige Bueckers did not think her half-court buzzer-beater at the end of the first half was a lucky make. UConn head coach Geno Auriemma disagreed. “She practices those constantly and makes a few, so it’s luck,” Auriemma said. Whether or not it was luck is up for debate, but what isn’t is that Bueckers’ half-court make canceled out Jordan King’s 3-pointer that went in seconds … [Read more...] about Golden Eagles lose at home for first time this season to No. 8 UConn, 85-59
Joplin hits six 3-pointers, Marquette shoots 46% on threes in 86-73 win over DePaul
CHICAGO, Ill. — David Joplin started both halves the same way — by nailing a 3-pointer. Joplin made a career-high eight threes in Marquette men’s basketball’s last visit to Wintrust Arena. Wednesday, the junior forward finished with six. “He obviously feels good about this this hotel that we stay in across the street,” Marquette head coach Shaka Smart said. Joplin had a similar … [Read more...] about Joplin hits six 3-pointers, Marquette shoots 46% on threes in 86-73 win over DePaul