Travis Diener remembers a lot from the first installment of the Wade vs. Diener charity outing, which took place last July. Nine months later on a phone call, he recalls raising money for youth literacy initiatives, running a girls’ basketball camp and hosting a tailgate party with friends and family. But he took extra time to mention his win over former Marquette men’s … [Read more...] about Wade and Diener continue youth literacy initiatives with second annual charity weekend
Plugged-in: Campaigns come to a close
Plugged-in is your one-stop shop for all things Marquette Athletics from the past seven days. Look for Plugged-in every Monday morning. Women’s Basketball Adds New Assistant Coach Deont’a McChester will be joining head coach Cara Consuegra’s staff at Marquette as an assistant coach, Marquette athletics announced Thursday in a release. McChester spent last season under … [Read more...] about Plugged-in: Campaigns come to a close
Marquette misses out on postseason after 17-14 loss to Villanova
One team would advance to the Big East Championships, the other’s season season would end. These were the stakes for Marquette women’s lacrosse’s do-or-die matchup against Villanova. Both teams came into Saturday’s matinee 2-3 in Big East play, and a win secured the final spot and with it the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament. Although the Golden Eagles (6-11, 2-4 Big … [Read more...] about Marquette misses out on postseason after 17-14 loss to Villanova
Deont’a McChester following Cara Consuegra from Charlotte to Marquette
Marquette women’s basketball head coach Cara Consuegra isn’t the only coach making the trip from Charlotte to Milwaukee. Deont’a McChester – who spent last season under Consuegra with the 49ers — will be joining Consuegra’s staff at Marquette as an assistant coach, Marquette athletics announced Thursday in a release. “I am thrilled to continue my coaching journey with Deont’a … [Read more...] about Deont’a McChester following Cara Consuegra from Charlotte to Marquette
Luke Williams grew up going against his brother. It helped mold him into a multi-faceted player for Marquette
Luke Williams never imagined it. The idea of him being one of the most dominant face-off specialists in the nation, but also having his name in the Marquette men’s lacrosse history books was not something he thought would happen. “I don’t really like to pay attention to any of those things, I like to focus on the guys in the room and put them in a position to win some games,” … [Read more...] about Luke Williams grew up going against his brother. It helped mold him into a multi-faceted player for Marquette