The Marquette Golden Eagles (6-2) routed the Illinois State Redbirds (5-4) 78-57 at the Al McGuire Center Sunday afternoon, extending their win streak to six games. Marquette was firing on all cylinders, finishing +17 in the rebound margin and had three players score in double figures (Lee Volker, Skylar Forbes and Olivia Porter). “I am very impressed with how this team … [Read more...] about Forbes tallies first career double-double in Marquette’s 78-57 win over Illinois State
Marquette volleyball outlasts Utah in five-set thriller to advance to Sweet 16 for the third time in school history
The ball fell to the floor, the players hands went up, and the team rushed the floor. It’s safe to say there will be plenty of dance moves to go around on 12th and Wells over the course of the next couple of days. It was the culmination of, what felt like for the first time since 2022, everything paid off. The ninth highest non-conference strength of schedule, the countless … [Read more...] about Marquette volleyball outlasts Utah in five-set thriller to advance to Sweet 16 for the third time in school history
In Marquette’s long-sought win over Wisconsin, a hug highlights the weight of the moment
They huddled together, arm around body, hand on shoulder. One, the 6-foot-5 point guard who scored 32 points to go along with six assists and four steals in another national player of the year caliber performance. Two, the 6-foot-3 glue guy who scored two crucial and-one layups in the second half and dropped 12 on the day. Three, the tallest of the bunch, the 6-foot-8 … [Read more...] about In Marquette’s long-sought win over Wisconsin, a hug highlights the weight of the moment
PREVIEW: No. 5 Marquette looking for first win over No. 11 Wisconsin in four years
No. 5 Marquette men’s basketball has not bested its in-state rival No. 11 Wisconsin since Dec. 4, 2020. This means that head coach Shaka Smart has yet to notch a win against Wisconsin since he was hired. And no one on the Golden Eagles’ roster has ever tasted the sweet taste of victory after facing one of their long-standing foes. This Saturday, Marquette (8-1) has the chance … [Read more...] about PREVIEW: No. 5 Marquette looking for first win over No. 11 Wisconsin in four years
Marquette secures first round sweep over Florida Gulf Coast
Marquette volleyball didn’t forget its brooms. The 5th seeded Golden Eagles brought with them to the Big Dance in Salt Lake City, along with the jerseys and water bottles and other equipment, their prized sweepers. They’ve given 17 of their opponents this season a broom in parting, and in a 25-20, 25-22, 25-22 sweep over Florida Gulf Coast Thursday night in the first round of … [Read more...] about Marquette secures first round sweep over Florida Gulf Coast