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
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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
Marquette women’s hockey players trying to get back on the ice in new club
Erin Johnson comes from a huge hockey family. Her dad played for the Michigan national team and used to coach triple-A. Because of the scarce number of girl’s hockey leagues around the country, she played on an all-boys team until she was 16 years old. Not being able to continue her love of hockey in college diminished her motivation for the sport but sparked her motivation to … [Read more...] about Marquette women’s hockey players trying to get back on the ice in new club
Q&A: Sitting down with Gideon Ituka
Gideon Ituka, a redshirt sophomore running back for the Badgers is a prime example of what it means to be a student athlete at the University of Wisconsin. In this Q&A, Ituka discusses his journey, playing at Camp Randall and how he defines success. What was it about Wisconsin that really drew you here? I think it’s just the culture that they have here. I mean, this school … [Read more...] about Q&A: Sitting down with Gideon Ituka
Men’s Soccer: Badgers win Battle of I-94 over Panthers 2-1
The University of Wisconsin Badgers men’s soccer team (4-5, 1-3 Big Ten) defeated the UW-Milwaukee Panthers (2-5-6, 1-0-3 Horizon League) 2-1 in the battle of I-94 . The interstate battle is always one to watch, Badgers versus Panthers, the fight to claim I-94. The Badgers and Panthers have met 25 times since 1995, with Wisconsin having a winning record of 14-6-5. Though the … [Read more...] about Men’s Soccer: Badgers win Battle of I-94 over Panthers 2-1