Liza Karlen’s 22-point, 10-rebound double-double led Marquette women’s basketball in its 52-38 win over Georgetown Wednesday night at the Al McGuire Center. Karlen being the Golden Eagles’ engine on offense helped them grind out the gritty victory on its Play4Kay night and National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Here are three takeaways from the win: Sluggish Start Doesn’t Stop … [Read more...] about MUWBB-Georgetown takeaways: Golden Eagles overcome slow start and poor offense, still control the glass
Marquette club field hockey blends community and competition
Through the rotating silver door, one is greeted by a popping sound in the ears upon entering the white bubble that encompasses Valley Fields’ artificial turf during the colder months in Milwaukee. Marquette club field hockey cues up music via its pink JBL portable speaker, takes up their sticks and then starts practice. The field hockey team has a mix of players that come … [Read more...] about Marquette club field hockey blends community and competition
A young roster of ‘LAX rats’ look to build off historic season
Marquette women’s lacrosse spent all of last season beating expectations. Picked to finish fourth in the 2023 Big East Preseason Coaches’ Poll, the Golden Eagles earned a program-record 15 wins, their second-ever ranked victory and even had the No. 2 offense in the country at one point. The year was so good, Marquette made its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. But now, the … [Read more...] about A young roster of ‘LAX rats’ look to build off historic season
Zaide Lowery inadvertently caught Shaka Smart’s eye — but has turned into a go-to bench option
Shaka Smart came upon Zaide Lowery by accident. Smart was on a recruiting trip waiting to see another player, but their game was running behind, so he decided to watch a random matchup involving an AAU team named Missouri Flight. Lowery, then a rising junior in high school, was playing on that team and immediately caught Smart’s eye. “He just moved really, really well,” Smart … [Read more...] about Zaide Lowery inadvertently caught Shaka Smart’s eye — but has turned into a go-to bench option
Richard brings gold medal mentality to Marquette
It was shortly after walking the stage at graduation that Marquette men’s lacrosse defensive coordinator Jake Richard got a call. After coming off a successful year playing for the Golden Eagles in 2016, Richard had intended to take the summer to play lacrosse and solidify his spot at the professional level and then work a sales job in the fall. That was until former Marquette … [Read more...] about Richard brings gold medal mentality to Marquette