Marquette volleyball head coach Tom Mendoza stood in the southwest corner of the Al McGuire Center before the game, simply watching his team warm up. He mingled with fans, but when it became time to work, and the clock was down to 30 minutes before the first serve, there he stood, in front of the bench, just waiting for his first Big East Conference win. And he got it. The … [Read more...] about Marquette volleyball sweeps Providence in first Big East match of the season
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‘It’s a relief to bring the cup back’: Men’s soccer rallies in first win over Milwaukee since 2022
The Milwaukee Cup has been in limbo between Engelmann and Valley Fields for the past two seasons. Technically speaking, Marquette men’s soccer (4-1-2) has been in possession of the cup over Milwaukee (2-3-4) since it last won it in 2022. But drawing twice doesn’t mean as much as winning it outright does. And until the 82nd minute, it seemed the cup would be stuck in limbo for … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a relief to bring the cup back’: Men’s soccer rallies in first win over Milwaukee since 2022
How water skiing changed 22-year-old British first-year Harry Connors’ life
Marquette club water skier Harry Connors is not your average Marquette first-year. Rather than being 18 years old, he’s 22. Instead of growing up in a Chicago suburb, like seemingly everyone else at the school, he hails from across the pond, in Guildford, England. Connors graduated during the pandemic in 2020. In the United Kingdom, students graduate from high school at age … [Read more...] about How water skiing changed 22-year-old British first-year Harry Connors’ life
Women’s soccer goalie coach Jennifer Wandt is still finding ways to play
When you walk past Valley Fields during any of the four practices that Marquette women’s soccer holds during a given week, you’ll see goalkeeping coach Jennifer Wandt in net blocking shots. And it’s not easy getting one past her. Traditionally, time in net during practice is for student goalkeepers. No one has told Wandt that. Center stage in the cage is her home. And that spot … [Read more...] about Women’s soccer goalie coach Jennifer Wandt is still finding ways to play
From Max to his son Mateo, Marquette men’s soccer runs in Stoka blood
Soccer has taken Mateo Stoka all around the country. Now, it’s brought him home to Milwaukee. His father began a similar journey to Valley Fields first: almost 30 years prior. Immigrating to the United States at 6 years old, Maximiliano Stoka didn’t kick a soccer ball until he was close to 10. When he did, it was clear he was always meant to. “It was my parents, me, my brother … [Read more...] about From Max to his son Mateo, Marquette men’s soccer runs in Stoka blood