As Marquette women’s soccer lost 10 seniors to graduation last season, while retaining Molly Keiper and Aislinn Boyle as graduate students; sophomore forward Jocelyn Leigh has made an immediate impact for Marquette since transferring from Loyola Chicago. Leigh leads the Golden Eagles this season with six goals, including two via penalty kicks. She also earned a spot on the Big … [Read more...] about Jocelyn Leigh making immediate impact for women’s soccer
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Former men’s basketball guard Kam Jones arrested for reckless driving, resisting law enforcement
Former Marquette men’s basketball guard Kam Jones has been arrested after a brief police chase on I-65 in Indianapolis Monday morning. According to Indiana State Police, Jones, 23, drove past an Indiana State Trooper at a high speed when the officer attempted to pull him over for erratic driving. Police told the Marquette Wire Jones weaved in-and-out of traffic for … [Read more...] about Former men’s basketball guard Kam Jones arrested for reckless driving, resisting law enforcement
Consistent offense, stalwart defense lead Marquette to dominant sweep over Butler
It took only five points Butler volleyball head coach Kyle Shondell to throw his notebook on the taraflex mat and hang his head low. One look at Marquette’s start and it becomes clear why. Natalie Ring kill, 1-0. Bulldogs attack error, 2-0. Two Keira Schmidt kills — the latter coming after Butler played what would have been a service error — split by Emma Parks’ first of the … [Read more...] about Consistent offense, stalwart defense lead Marquette to dominant sweep over Butler
Marquette volleyball’s offensive inconsistencies on display in Xavier loss
What’s possible for Marquette volleyball — for good and bad — was on display in Friday night’s 3-2 loss (20-25, 25-14, 21-25, 25-19, 13-15) to Xavier (17-2, 6-1 Big East). First, the good: sets two and four. Across the two frames they won (25-14 and 25-19, respectively), the Golden Eagles (11-6, 5-2) hit an average of .361 and had only a combined eight attack errors to 30 … [Read more...] about Marquette volleyball’s offensive inconsistencies on display in Xavier loss
Former Marquette athletic director Larry Williams dies at 62
Former Marquette University athletic director Larry Williams, who was in charge during two pivotal years for the school, has died at 62. Williams, who had been the AD at the University of San Francisco, suffered a heart-related incident on Thursday while working out on campus, according to a media report. Marquette hired Williams in December 2011 to replace Steve Cottingham, … [Read more...] about Former Marquette athletic director Larry Williams dies at 62