CHICAGO, Ill. — David Joplin started both halves the same way — by nailing a 3-pointer. Joplin made a career-high eight threes in Marquette men’s basketball’s last visit to Wintrust Arena. Wednesday, the junior forward finished with six. “He obviously feels good about this this hotel that we stay in across the street,” Marquette head coach Shaka Smart said. Joplin had a similar … [Read more...] about Joplin hits six 3-pointers, Marquette shoots 46% on threes in 86-73 win over DePaul
MUWBB-UConn takeaways: Bueckers is unstoppable, too many miscues, Karlen impresses
Marquette women’s basketball (15-4, 4-4 Big East) lost its third consecutive game to No. 8 UConn Tuesday night at the Al McGuire Center. Here are three takeaways from the Golden Eagles second straight loss: Bueckers continues to dominate Redshirt junior guard Paige Bueckers has had her way with Marquette this season. The Hopkins, Minnesota native is averaging 25.5 points and … [Read more...] about MUWBB-UConn takeaways: Bueckers is unstoppable, too many miscues, Karlen impresses
How Liza Karlen is having her best year yet
Liza Karlen starts each game day the same way, with a bottle of Pedialyte and the five-star drill — where the senior forward takes five consecutive shots at each baseline, wing and the middle of the floor. It’s the same drill she’s done since high school. “When I stick to the same routine, it makes me feel good,” Karlen said. “Offense is so much about confidence, so when I feel … [Read more...] about How Liza Karlen is having her best year yet
MLAX takeaways: Three observations from Blue and Gold scrimmage
Last season, the Marquette men’s lacrosse team hosted the Big East Tournament for the first time ever at Valley Fields. However, it did not qualify to play in the tournament. After a 6-8 season riddled with crushing defeat after crushing defeat, the Golden Eagles are looking to bounce back this year. Marquette played its Blue & Gold Scrimmage Saturday afternoon at Valley … [Read more...] about MLAX takeaways: Three observations from Blue and Gold scrimmage
Plugged-in: Men’s basketball finds its groove, women’s basketball flops
Plugged-in is your one-stop shop for all things Marquette Athletics from the past seven days. Look for Plugged-in every Monday morning. Men’s Basketball Finds Its Footing Again After dropping two straight games, No. 17 Marquette (13-5, 4-3 Big East) returned to its winning ways in a 2-0 week. First, the Golden Eagles got back on track Monday afternoon, defeating the Villanova … [Read more...] about Plugged-in: Men’s basketball finds its groove, women’s basketball flops