Alexa Maletis’ morning routine is pretty standard. The former Marquette women’s soccer defender wakes up around nine o’clock, makes her cup of coffee and reads some pages of the book she’s working through. Not long after, she packs her bag and begins her 20-minute walk to work. Here’s where the standard ends. Her work? Professional soccer. Where she does it? Few could pinpoint … [Read more...] about Alexa Maletis is chasing soccer dreams she’s had since 4 years old. They brought her to Austria
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Men’s soccer remains winless in Big East play after 2-1 loss to Butler
A Big East win has been looming over Marquette men’s soccer. After going 0-3 and sitting at the bottom of the Midwest Division, a win was as crucial as ever against Butler Saturday afternoon. Tied at 1-1 the majority of the match, it seemed each team would walk away with one point apiece — which would be the first time the Golden Eagles earn more than a goose egg against a … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer remains winless in Big East play after 2-1 loss to Butler
Women’s soccer draws UConn 2-2 in battle for third in the Big East
Marquette women’s soccer touted its offense against its last two Big East opponents. The Golden Eagles scored seven goals in the two wins — pushing the team to third in the conference in average goals per game (2). But in its fight for third overall in the Big East against UConn (7-3-3, 3-1-2 Big East) Saturday, the Huskies gave Marquette (6-3-4, 2-0-3) enough trouble to force … [Read more...] about Women’s soccer draws UConn 2-2 in battle for third in the Big East
Emma Coon spearheading Marquette cross country’s rebuild
Under Jack Hackett, Marquette cross country has learned that progress is a marathon, not a sprint. For Emma Coon, growth blooms only after suffering, and the strength that follows. “I’m kind of oblivious sometimes, like in my surroundings, which is kind of concerning because I live in a city, but it can help me during races, because I can turn my mind off and not really … [Read more...] about Emma Coon spearheading Marquette cross country’s rebuild
Nico Pendleton is out of the boot and back on the field
If you saw Nico Pendleton last Marquette men’s soccer season, it was most likely in a boot on the sidelines. It’s not how he planned his sophomore season — especially after playing in 10 of 15 games his first year. Only 20 minutes into a pre-season match against Green Bay last year, an errant kick to the foot ended Pendleton’s season before it could even officially start. … [Read more...] about Nico Pendleton is out of the boot and back on the field