After a dominant first half put Marquette women’s basketball in complete control against DePaul, the Golden Eagles took their largest lead of the night (22 points) not even three minutes into the third quarter. It looked as though Marquette would get a much-welcome comfortable win after two nail-biting road victories. But the Blue Demons (5-18, 2-10 Big East) stormed back, … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball survives second half scare against DePaul in 74-73 nail-biter
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Men’s Track and Field: Badgers on fast track
The Wisconsin Men’s Track and Field team turned in a weekend of record-setting performances at the Penn Elite and Fighting Illini Invitational and Combined Events, highlighted by historic marks and standout performances from Jalen Williams, Patrick Hilby and Matan Ivri. Penn Elite — Saturday, Jan. 24 Competing at Penn indoor meet for the first time in more than a decade, the … [Read more...] about Men’s Track and Field: Badgers on fast track
Hattie Bray’s unforeseen Rise reunites her with former roommate
Trying to calm her nerves, Hattie Bray stood behind the endline reminding herself that serving is something she’s done a million times before. Next thing she knows, it’s an ace. She was no longer wearing blue and gold, instead, she’s now representing the Grand Rapids Rise. It was back in November when graduate student middle blocker Hattie Bray made Marquette volleyball … [Read more...] about Hattie Bray’s unforeseen Rise reunites her with former roommate
Dominant first half pushes Marquette to 86-62 drubbing over Creighton
There were countless players that head coach Shaka Smart could’ve given praise to after Marquette men’s basketball’s 86-62 win over Creighton on Tuesday night. He could’ve started with his first-year phenom Nigel James Jr. The reigning Big East freshman of the Week delivered another eye-popping performance with 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds — capped off by a … [Read more...] about Dominant first half pushes Marquette to 86-62 drubbing over Creighton
Nigel James Jr. scores career high, pushes Marquette to 105-104 overtime win
Marquette men’s basketball had been there before. In the driver’s seat. With a hand on the wheel of winning. Monday against Providence was the second time in two games that the Golden Eagles lived large with a halftime lead after 20 opening minutes of dominance. They walked — nay, skipped — into the locker room after a big swing in the final 60 seconds, capped off by Damarius … [Read more...] about Nigel James Jr. scores career high, pushes Marquette to 105-104 overtime win