Jack Hackett is betting on the next generation. When the Marquette cross country head coach took over in 2024, the program was at a crossroads. Six seniors had left, and the team was faltering. The men’s squad finished last in both the Big East Championship and the Big East Regionals, while the women weren’t far behind, placing second-to-last in the Big East and 32nd out of 39 … [Read more...] about Marquette’s ‘young runners’ are raising the bar in coach Jack Hackett’s second year
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The Norwegian connection that personifies Marquette men’s soccer’s culture
Andreas Fotland and Mads Konrad Horgoien stand over a ball, after a full day’s work that got them to the closing moments of the match. Taking a deep breath, Horgoien knows exactly what he needs to do, and in one swing, he caps off another performance with another clinical finish. However, this match is far from Valley Fields, and Horgoien has not just slotted away a set piece … [Read more...] about The Norwegian connection that personifies Marquette men’s soccer’s culture
Alexa Maletis is chasing soccer dreams she’s had since 4 years old. They brought her to Austria
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
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