It was at the 134th Open at St. Andrews that former Marquette golfer Oliver (OJ) Farrell watched Tiger Woods complete his second career grand slam and win his 10th Major title. He realized then, in 2005 at nine years old, that, like Tiger, he could see himself playing golf’s biggest test on the biggest stage. Nearly 20 years later, on July 1, at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club … [Read more...] about Former Marquette golfer Oliver Farrell competed in his ‘Masters’ this July at the 153rd Open
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Second half surge helps women’s soccer draw Butler in Big East opener
Lightning wasn’t just seen in a literal sense at Valley Fields. Yes, it delayed the start of the match around 40 minutes. But it also represented how quickly Marquette women’s soccer responded to Butler in the second half with its backs against the wall. Facing a 2-0 deficit, the Golden Eagles (4-3-2, 0-0-1 Big East) utilized a lightning-quick pacing of goals to rally … [Read more...] about Second half surge helps women’s soccer draw Butler in Big East opener
Marquette swept by No. 12 Minnesota in final nonconference game
In an identical manner to Friday, brooms and dustpans lined the floor of the Al McGuire Center after a quick three-set sweep. But this time Marquette volleyball was on the wrong end of it. Just two days after his first signature win as the head coach of the Golden Eagles, head coach Tom Mendoza and company welcomed in the 12th ranked Minnesota Gophers for a nationally-televised … [Read more...] about Marquette swept by No. 12 Minnesota in final nonconference game
Marquette Crew recovers dock after historic Milwaukee flooding, begins rowing season
Marquette Crew is back in action. After a crane retrieved a dock swept away by flooding in early August, the university’s club rowing team is on the Menomonee River once again. The recovery came on the heels of a $22,000 GoFundMe campaign, through which alumni and supporters poured in funds for the program. “It shows the community that Marquette has,” Eric Walsh, a senior in … [Read more...] about Marquette Crew recovers dock after historic Milwaukee flooding, begins rowing season
Former volleyball coach Ryan Theis bested by successor, former players in return to the Al
Tom Mendoza stood front-and-center on the court, hair slicked wet, his gray Marquette-branded quarter-zip visibly soaked in water. Not sweat, to be clear. College athletics’ version of champagne. He exuberantly shook hands with athletic director Mike Broeker. Fielded congratulations from everyone who saw him. FS1 broadcasters Anna Connelly and Elise Woodward pulled him aside to … [Read more...] about Former volleyball coach Ryan Theis bested by successor, former players in return to the Al