Marquette Golden Eagles fall to #1 Villanova 85-82
MILWAUKEE — Jalen Brunson scored 31 points despite leaving the game briefly with a left ankle injury, Donte DiVincenzo added 23 and top-ranked Villanova avoided another upset in Milwaukee with an 85-82 win Sunday over Marquette.Four players scored in double figures for the Wildcats (20-1, 7-1 Big East), who turned away surge after surge from Marquette (13-8, 4-5) to survive in front of a rowdy crowd at the Bradley Center.It was a year ago that Marquette upset a then-No. 1 Villanova team in another down-to-the-wire thriller .The Wildcats dodged another takedown despite some sloppy stretches of play.DiVincenzo's putback off a missed 3 with 15 seconds to go left Villanova with a five-point lead after Collin Gillespie stripped a driving Sacar Anim under the bucket at the other end for a steal with 49 seconds remaining.Andrew Rowsey led Marquette with 27 points, including a deep 3 from the wing that pulled the Golden Eagles to 83-80 with 1:30 left.They couldn't get any closer and repeat last year's heroics.Foul trouble plagued Marquette for much of the afternoon, with Big East-leading scorer Markus Howard (13 points) picking up his fourth foul with about 13 minutes left.
MILWAUKEE — Jalen Brunson scored 31 points despite leaving the game briefly with a left ankle injury, Donte DiVincenzo added 23 and top-ranked Villanova avoided another upset in Milwaukee with an 85-82 win Sunday over Marquette.Four players scored in double figures for the Wildcats (20-1, 7-1 Big East), who turned away surge after surge from Marquette (13-8, 4-5) to survive in front of a rowdy crowd at the Bradley Center.It was a year ago that Marquette upset a then-No. 1 Villanova team in another down-to-the-wire thriller .The Wildcats dodged another takedown despite some sloppy stretches of play.DiVincenzo's putback off a missed 3 with 15 seconds to go left Villanova with a five-point lead after Collin Gillespie stripped a driving Sacar Anim under the bucket at the other end for a steal with 49 seconds remaining.Andrew Rowsey led Marquette with 27 points, including a deep 3 from the wing that pulled the Golden Eagles to 83-80 with 1:30 left.They couldn't get any closer and repeat last year's heroics.Foul trouble plagued Marquette for much of the afternoon, with Big East-leading scorer Markus Howard (13 points) picking up his fourth foul with about 13 minutes left.
Marquette University falls to Xavier 89-70
CINCINNATI — Four straight impressive wins — each led by a different player — have No. 8 Xavier back in form at the midpoint of the Big East season.Point guard Quentin Goodin scored 13 of his team-high 15 points while Xavier took control in the first half, and the Musketeers routed Marquette 89-70 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten at home.The Musketeers (19-3, 7-2 Big East) surged ahead by 26 and were never threatened as they beat the Golden Eagles for the second time this season.
CINCINNATI — Four straight impressive wins — each led by a different player — have No. 8 Xavier back in form at the midpoint of the Big East season.Point guard Quentin Goodin scored 13 of his team-high 15 points while Xavier took control in the first half, and the Musketeers routed Marquette 89-70 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten at home.The Musketeers (19-3, 7-2 Big East) surged ahead by 26 and were never threatened as they beat the Golden Eagles for the second time this season.
Marshall police: Marquette police chief arrested for OWI after allegedly failing to stop at stop sign
MILWAUKEE -- We're learning new details about the OWI arrest of Marquette University Police Chief Paul Mascari.According to the Marshall Police Department in Marshall, Wis., Mascari, 41, from New Berlin was arrested Jan. 17 during a traffic stop.
MILWAUKEE -- We're learning new details about the OWI arrest of Marquette University Police Chief Paul Mascari.According to the Marshall Police Department in Marshall, Wis., Mascari, 41, from New Berlin was arrested Jan. 17 during a traffic stop.
SCOWIS agrees to take case involving former MU professor who sued after his suspension for criticizing grad student on his blog
MILWAUKEE -- The Supreme Court of Wisconsin agreed Monday, Jan. 22 to hear the case of a former Marquette University professor vs.
MILWAUKEE -- The Supreme Court of Wisconsin agreed Monday, Jan. 22 to hear the case of a former Marquette University professor vs.
Marquette University Police Chief Paul Mascari cited for OWI; placed on leave
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University Police Chief Paul Mascari has been cited for OWI.It happened while Chief Mascari was off duty, and away from campus.Below is a statement from an MU spokesman, confirming the incident:
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University Police Chief Paul Mascari has been cited for OWI.It happened while Chief Mascari was off duty, and away from campus.Below is a statement from an MU spokesman, confirming the incident:
Marquette drops cold-shooting DePaul 70-52
MILWAUKEE — Sam Hauser was 5 of 10 from 3-point range and scored 19 points on Monday night to help Marquette beat DePaul 70-52.Andrew Rowsey reached 2,000 career points on his first free throw of the night and finished with 11 points, nine assists and five steals for the Golden Eagles (13-6, 4-3 Big East).
MILWAUKEE — Sam Hauser was 5 of 10 from 3-point range and scored 19 points on Monday night to help Marquette beat DePaul 70-52.Andrew Rowsey reached 2,000 career points on his first free throw of the night and finished with 11 points, nine assists and five steals for the Golden Eagles (13-6, 4-3 Big East).
Marquette takes down No. 13 Seton Hall 84-64
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey scored 31 points and Marquette used a 16-0 run in the second half to pull away for an 84-64 win over No. 13 Seton Hall on Tuesday night.Sam Hauser added 14 points for the Golden Eagles (12-5, 3-2 Big East).
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey scored 31 points and Marquette used a 16-0 run in the second half to pull away for an 84-64 win over No. 13 Seton Hall on Tuesday night.Sam Hauser added 14 points for the Golden Eagles (12-5, 3-2 Big East).
Big East, school record: 52 points for Markus Howard as MU beats Providence 95-90 in OT
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Markus Howard drilled 11 3-pointers, scored 52 points — a Big East and school record — as Marquette stormed past Providence 95-90 in overtime Wednesday night.The Golden Eagles (11-4, 2-1) made 13 3-pointers.
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Markus Howard drilled 11 3-pointers, scored 52 points — a Big East and school record — as Marquette stormed past Providence 95-90 in overtime Wednesday night.The Golden Eagles (11-4, 2-1) made 13 3-pointers.
Marquette University falls to Xavier in Big East opener
MILWAUKEE — Trevon Blueitt had 23 points, J.P. Macura scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half and No. 6 Xavier beat Marquette 91-87 on Wednesday night to survive a road test in its Big East opener.Tyrique Jones added 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting before fouling out for Xavier (13-1, 1-0), which won its eighth straight game.Andrew Rowsey led the Golden Eagles (9-4, 0-1) with 31 points but missed a 3 while open from a couple feet from behind the arc with 1:16 left with his team trailing 85-82.Marquette's Markus Howard also missed a couple of layups late, including an attempt high off the glass off an inbounds play.
MILWAUKEE — Trevon Blueitt had 23 points, J.P. Macura scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half and No. 6 Xavier beat Marquette 91-87 on Wednesday night to survive a road test in its Big East opener.Tyrique Jones added 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting before fouling out for Xavier (13-1, 1-0), which won its eighth straight game.Andrew Rowsey led the Golden Eagles (9-4, 0-1) with 31 points but missed a 3 while open from a couple feet from behind the arc with 1:16 left with his team trailing 85-82.Marquette's Markus Howard also missed a couple of layups late, including an attempt high off the glass off an inbounds play.
Longtime sportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at 82
SAN DIEGO — Dick Enberg, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known as much for his excited calls of "Oh my!" as the big events he covered during a 60-year career, has died.
SAN DIEGO — Dick Enberg, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known as much for his excited calls of "Oh my!" as the big events he covered during a 60-year career, has died.
Howard, Hauser score 47 combined; Marquette tops N. Illinois
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard hit all nine of his free-throw attempts and finished with 26 points and Sam Hauser scored 21, including four 3-pointers, to help Marquette pull away for a 79-70 win over Northern Illinois on Monday night.Andrew Rowsey added 11 points for Marquette (8-3).
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard hit all nine of his free-throw attempts and finished with 26 points and Sam Hauser scored 21, including four 3-pointers, to help Marquette pull away for a 79-70 win over Northern Illinois on Monday night.Andrew Rowsey added 11 points for Marquette (8-3).
MU officials announce new location for state-of-the-art athletic performance research center
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials have announced a new location for the state-of-the-art athletic performance research center.It will now be located near the corner of 12th and Wells, across from the Al McGuire Center.Previously, it was going to be built closer to downtown Milwaukee on the other side of I-43.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials have announced a new location for the state-of-the-art athletic performance research center.It will now be located near the corner of 12th and Wells, across from the Al McGuire Center.Previously, it was going to be built closer to downtown Milwaukee on the other side of I-43.
Howard hits 6 3s, scores 34; Marquette beats Vermont 91-81
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard buried six 3-pointers and tied his career high with 34 points to power Marquette to a 91-81 victory over Vermont on Tuesday night.Howard grabbed six rebounds and was also 6 of 6 at the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (6-3).
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard buried six 3-pointers and tied his career high with 34 points to power Marquette to a 91-81 victory over Vermont on Tuesday night.Howard grabbed six rebounds and was also 6 of 6 at the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (6-3).
No. 23 Marquette women use 28-1 2nd quarter to beat Loyola
MILWAUKEE — Amani Wilborn had 19 points and nine rebounds, and No. 23 Marquette used a 28-1 second quarter to beat winless Loyola-Chicago 92-30 on Tuesday.Marquette set a program record with its 62-point margin of victory.Marquette opened the game with a 15-2 run, scored 26 unanswered points to start the second quarter and had a 57-12 halftime lead.
MILWAUKEE — Amani Wilborn had 19 points and nine rebounds, and No. 23 Marquette used a 28-1 second quarter to beat winless Loyola-Chicago 92-30 on Tuesday.Marquette set a program record with its 62-point margin of victory.Marquette opened the game with a 15-2 run, scored 26 unanswered points to start the second quarter and had a 57-12 halftime lead.
Police investigate shots fired incident near Marquette campus; 1 suspect sought
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Police Department and Milwaukee Police Department are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Monday, November 27th near campus.It happened around 5:40 p.m.A witness reported that an unknown suspect fired four or five shots into the air from a black handgun before walking westbound on W.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Police Department and Milwaukee Police Department are investigating a shots fired incident that happened Monday, November 27th near campus.It happened around 5:40 p.m.A witness reported that an unknown suspect fired four or five shots into the air from a black handgun before walking westbound on W.
Hauser hits 6 3s, scores 30; Marquette beats E. Illinois
MILWAUKEE — Sam Hauser hit six 3-pointers and finished with 30 points and four assists — all career highs — and Andrew Rowsey scored five of his 15 points in overtime to help Marquette beat Eastern Illinois 86-83 on Monday night.Hauser was 10-of-15 shooting and tied his career best with nine rebounds.
MILWAUKEE — Sam Hauser hit six 3-pointers and finished with 30 points and four assists — all career highs — and Andrew Rowsey scored five of his 15 points in overtime to help Marquette beat Eastern Illinois 86-83 on Monday night.Hauser was 10-of-15 shooting and tied his career best with nine rebounds.
Marquette beats LSU 94-84 for third in Maui
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Andrew Rowsey scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half and Marquette pulled away for a 94-84 victory over LSU in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational on Wednesday.Marquette (3-2) had trouble getting Rowsey or Markus Howard open looks in the first half, but Sam Hauser picked up the slack, scoring 18 of his 20 points in the opening 20 minutes.The Golden Eagles built a big early lead behind Hauser, watched the Tigers rally by halftime and started stretching the lead back behind Rowsey, who hit all 16 of his free-throw attempts.Marquette shot 58 percent, made 11 of 24 from 3-point range and 31 of 35 free throws to leave Maui 2-1.Freshman Tremont Waters kept LSU (3-2) in it almost singlehandedly, scoring 39 points on 13-of-22 shooting while dishing out four assists.Earlier this week, LSU outlasted Michigan for a two-point victory before getting run out of the tiny Lahaina Civic Center by No. 13 Notre Dame in the semifinals.Marquette rolled over VCU in its opener behind Rowsey and Howard, who combined for 42 points.
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Andrew Rowsey scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half and Marquette pulled away for a 94-84 victory over LSU in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational on Wednesday.Marquette (3-2) had trouble getting Rowsey or Markus Howard open looks in the first half, but Sam Hauser picked up the slack, scoring 18 of his 20 points in the opening 20 minutes.The Golden Eagles built a big early lead behind Hauser, watched the Tigers rally by halftime and started stretching the lead back behind Rowsey, who hit all 16 of his free-throw attempts.Marquette shot 58 percent, made 11 of 24 from 3-point range and 31 of 35 free throws to leave Maui 2-1.Freshman Tremont Waters kept LSU (3-2) in it almost singlehandedly, scoring 39 points on 13-of-22 shooting while dishing out four assists.Earlier this week, LSU outlasted Michigan for a two-point victory before getting run out of the tiny Lahaina Civic Center by No. 13 Notre Dame in the semifinals.Marquette rolled over VCU in its opener behind Rowsey and Howard, who combined for 42 points.
Marquette opens Maui Invitational with 94-83 win over VCU
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Markus Howard gathered the ball, gave a head fake, quickly moved his right foot forward to make the defender think he would drive to the basket.
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Markus Howard gathered the ball, gave a head fake, quickly moved his right foot forward to make the defender think he would drive to the basket.
No. 16 Marquette women get 1st win, 83-63 victory over Loyola-Maryland
MILWAUKEE — Allazia Blockton scored 19 points and Erika Davenport added 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 16 Marquette to an 83-63 victory over Loyola-Maryland on Sunday.Danielle King had 13 points and seven assists, Isabelle Spingola 13 points and Lauren Van Kleunen 12 points and seven rebounds for the Golden Eagles in their home opener after a season-opening one-point loss to New Mexico.Sophomore Stephanie Karcz scored a career-best 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Greyhounds (1-3).
MILWAUKEE — Allazia Blockton scored 19 points and Erika Davenport added 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 16 Marquette to an 83-63 victory over Loyola-Maryland on Sunday.Danielle King had 13 points and seven assists, Isabelle Spingola 13 points and Lauren Van Kleunen 12 points and seven rebounds for the Golden Eagles in their home opener after a season-opening one-point loss to New Mexico.Sophomore Stephanie Karcz scored a career-best 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Greyhounds (1-3).