When the Seattle Storm endorsed Kamala Harris last week, they did not just take a political stance, they stepped up as the only professional sports team to entirely align themselves with a candidate in the 2024 election. Some people say politics do not belong in sports, but during an election with stakes as high as this one, the Storm’s statement is a major step forward. The … [Read more...] about Playing for change
Damarius Owens likely to miss season opener against Stony Brook
Shaka Smart provided updates on the Marquette men’s basketball team’s health Wednesday at a media availability. The last time the Golden Eagles’ played in front of other people Oct. 5 at the Blue & Gold scrimmage, first-year Damarius Owens (groin) and sophomore Tre Norman (shoulder) sat out with injuries — along with Sean Jones as he recovers from an ACL tear he suffered in … [Read more...] about Damarius Owens likely to miss season opener against Stony Brook
How Mia Haertle and Adrianna Alberts became the backbone of the Marquette backline
If you look at the Marquette women’s soccer cumulative stats sheet, you will notice two center backs who have played and started almost every game together — junior Adrianna Alberts and senior Mia Haertle. That’s not a coincidence. “Our backline is fantastic, particularly Mia Haertle and Dree (Adrianna) Alberts,” Allen said after Marquette’s 1-1 draw with University of … [Read more...] about How Mia Haertle and Adrianna Alberts became the backbone of the Marquette backline
MUVB notebook: Aces from the line, Ring’s noticeable improvements, Garrison’s first run as libero
Here are some notes from Marquette volleyball’s (15-6, 9-1 Big East) latest undefeated week: Ace(s) from the line It is a — perhaps the — staple of Ryan Theis’ coaching philosophy to serve aggressively. He emphasizes the importance of applying pressure from the service line in what feels like every post-win presser, and is quick to fault poor serving as a key shortcoming after … [Read more...] about MUVB notebook: Aces from the line, Ring’s noticeable improvements, Garrison’s first run as libero
Men’s soccer blanked 3-0 by Akron
Just one week away from the end of the regular season, Marquette men’s soccer (6-6-4, 2-3-2 Big East) needed to take three points of its own. The Golden Eagles had not won a match since September 28th against Butler, and their last two matches ended in draws. No. 24 Akron (10-3-3, 7-0-0 Big East) ended Marquette’s draw streak at two, as it flaunted its top of the midwest table … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer blanked 3-0 by Akron