Marquette volleyball finished off its five-game, three-week road trip to end non-conference play over the weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Golden Eagles beat East Carolina before falling to No. 1 Pitt Sunday. The weekend invitational came just days after they lost 3-1 to No. 7 Wisconsin in the Kohl Center Classic game on Tuesday. The 1-2 stint sent Marquette (4-5) down … [Read more...] about MUVB notebook: Yadhira Anchante’s historic end to non-con slate, and other thoughts
How women’s soccer’s first-ever leadership council is working to improve team culture
This past spring, recently hired head coach Chris Allen sat down with six of his players, and together, they laid out the foundations for a new era of Marquette women’s soccer. A seventh player was added in the summer, and that group of Golden Eagles formed the team’s first-ever leadership council. The group meets with the coaching staff biweekly to discuss any general … [Read more...] about How women’s soccer’s first-ever leadership council is working to improve team culture
Bring the WNBA to MKE
From coast to coast, the WNBA is continuously expanding, with the 13th franchise debuting in the Bay Area next year. Toronto and Portland, numbers 14 and 15, will follow shortly after in 2026. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is optimistic that the franchise can add another team by 2028, and Milwaukee is a perfect contender. The WNBA began its 2024 season with the highest … [Read more...] about Bring the WNBA to MKE
Over a decade in the making: Ella Foti will head to Pepperdine to play sand volleyball after the 2024 season
The first time Ella Foti played sand volleyball, she hated it. The limited movement? Not a fan. The difficulty of playing in the sand compared to on the hardcourt? No chance. Having to play in the sweltering heat of a Milwaukee summer? That was the worst part. “I was in third or fourth grade when I did a tournament at Bradford Beach,” Ella said. “You’re in the sand, you can’t … [Read more...] about Over a decade in the making: Ella Foti will head to Pepperdine to play sand volleyball after the 2024 season
A look inside the construction of Marquette men’s soccer’s roster
Marquette men’s soccer looks a little different this season compared to last. Not only has a new head coach been brought on, but 45 percent of the roster are new additions to the Golden Eagle family. After completing 18 seasons, head coach Louis Bennett announced his decision last November to step away from the program. This meant that a national search for a new coach was … [Read more...] about A look inside the construction of Marquette men’s soccer’s roster