Shaka Smart could have had a lot to think about going into Wednesday’s game. Yes, Marquette men’s basketball played Southern — a team its never lost to and ranked 177th on KenPom.com — but there were many unknowns. Were the first half nerves going to return? Could more rookies step up? How would the 3-point shooting look? What about the bench rotations? Would the short, … [Read more...] about Explosive second half helps Marquette down Southern, 100-82, in Shaka Smart’s 100th win
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Men’s soccer: Wisconsin nets late goal to finish Big Ten play with 1-0 win
The University of Wisconsin Badgers men’s soccer team (6-8-0, 3-6-0 Big Ten) pulled out a close one against Northwestern (7-6-3, 2-5-2 Big Ten) on home soil Tuesday, Nov. 4 to wrap up Big Ten play this season. After coming off a tough road loss to No.12 Michigan, the shutout win against Northwestern was a much needed result, especially against an opponent the Badgers have … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer: Wisconsin nets late goal to finish Big Ten play with 1-0 win
‘Spirit and energy’ fueled Marquette’s game-sealing 12-0 run in victory over Southern
With only 12 minutes left in Marquette men’s basketball’s 100-82 win against Southern, the Golden Eagles’ lead was only nine points. Compared to two nights ago against Albany, when by this point they held a 22-point advantage, the blue & gold could not breathe nearly as easy. Marquette had spent the first 28 minutes trying to break down Southern’s unexpected zone and found … [Read more...] about ‘Spirit and energy’ fueled Marquette’s game-sealing 12-0 run in victory over Southern
Marquette adds four-star forward Alex Egbuonu to 2026 recruiting class
Marquette men’s basketball’s 2026 recruiting class is now complete. Four-star forward Alex Egbuonu announced his verbal commitment to head coach Shaka Smart and the Golden Eagles on Thursday. The 6-foot-6 combo forward chose Marquette over Villanova, Stanford and Boston College. NEWS: 4 Alex Egbuonu has committed to Marquette, he told @Rivals. The 6-6 small forward and top-70 … [Read more...] about Marquette adds four-star forward Alex Egbuonu to 2026 recruiting class
Four-star forward Alex Egbuonu commits to Marquette
By JAMES MADDEN Marquette landed a commitment from four-star forward Alex Egbuonu on Thursday, ON3’s Joe Tipton announced. The 6-foot-6 forward from Lawrence Academy (MA) chose the Golden Eagles over Villanova, Stanford and Boston College. Egbuonu is a long and athletic forward and has the frame of a football player. He is explosive off the dribble and an elite finisher … [Read more...] about Four-star forward Alex Egbuonu commits to Marquette