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
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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
Cross Country: Wisconsin set to host Nuttycombe Invitational
The Wisconsin men’s and women’s cross country teams are preparing to host the Nuttycombe Invitational Friday, Oct. 17 at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course in Madison. Each season, the nation’s top teams make the trip to Madison for the meet, and a strong finish at the Nuttycombe Invitational is often a good indicator of what is to come in the postseason. A … [Read more...] about Cross Country: Wisconsin set to host Nuttycombe Invitational
Marquette’s ‘young runners’ are raising the bar in coach Jack Hackett’s second year
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
Women’s Golf: Badgers ‘get their kicks’ at Route 66 Invitational
The Badgers were ever so close to their breakout event at the Route 66 Invitational, from Oct. 13-14, as they took seventh out of the 14 schools after entering the final round in fourth place . This was the last tournament of the Badgers’ fall schedule and their last opportunity to build some momentum heading into winter break. Rest assured, the Badgers will compete in seven … [Read more...] about Women’s Golf: Badgers ‘get their kicks’ at Route 66 Invitational