The Golden Eagles are going dancing for the 15th year in a row, when the NCAA tournament has a full field. Only this time, it’s under the direction of head coach Tom Mendoza. After earning an at-large bid on Sunday night, Marquette faces off against 7th-seeded Western Kentucky. Although the pressures of the big stage may have an impact, both teams already faced each other back … [Read more...] about Volleyball gears up for rematch against Western Kentucky in NCAA tournament
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Free throws lift Golden Eagles past Beacons after offense stalls
As Valparaiso guard Brody Whitaker walked back to his bench, sweaty and dejected after being the second Beacon to foul out, the Marquette faithful rang out their homemade rendition of “Hey, hey, hey… Goodbye.” Marquette first-year guard Nigel James Jr. then drained both free throws to ice the game and put the Golden Eagles up 75-72, their biggest lead since the first minute of … [Read more...] about Free throws lift Golden Eagles past Beacons after offense stalls
Marquette volleyball faces familiar Western Kentucky in NCAA tournament first round
New coach, new roster, new year. Marquette volleyball went through a lot of adjustments in 2025. What didn’t change for the Golden Eagles, though, was their NCAA tournament streak, which extended to 15 years (when the full 64 teams participated) on Sunday. The only time since 2010 they missed the Big Dance was in spring 2021, due to a reduced tournament field. Marquette (17-10, … [Read more...] about Marquette volleyball faces familiar Western Kentucky in NCAA tournament first round
Inside the seven minutes that lost men’s basketball the game against Oklahoma
CHICAGO — All Chase Ross could do was sit on the ground and watch as Oklahoma men’s basketball stormed the floor. Just minutes before, the senior guard had ignited immense excitement among the Marquette bench, bringing the blue & gold back from a seven-point deficit with a game-tying 3-pointer 72 with 58.9 seconds to play. But nearly 59 seconds of game-time later, the … [Read more...] about Inside the seven minutes that lost men’s basketball the game against Oklahoma
Marquette’s inconsistencies spell disaster in 75-74 loss to Oklahoma
CHICAGO — Another game, another 40 minutes of inconsistent basketball from Marquette. It’s been the same story all season for the 4-4 Golden Eagles through their first eight games. Friday’s 75-74 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners (4-2) was simply the latest chapter in a book that, if continuing on this trend, will end short of anything close to a postseason appearance, let alone … [Read more...] about Marquette’s inconsistencies spell disaster in 75-74 loss to Oklahoma