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
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AI in athletics: How technology is changing sports for Wisconsin
In the past decade, society has seen the rapid increase in the use of artificial intelligence in almost every aspect of life. Athletics use of AI has been a part of professional sports for a while now but is just recently becoming incorporated into college athletics. Focusing on the biggest sports at Wisconsin, there have been a lot of changes with the use of AI — both at the … [Read more...] about AI in athletics: How technology is changing sports for Wisconsin
Emma Coon spearheading Marquette cross country’s rebuild
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
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