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).
Marquette falls to No. 19 Purdue 86-71
MILWAUKEE — Seven-foot-2 center Isaac Haas scored 22 points, and No. 19 Purdue capitalized on its size advantage in the paint to beat Marquette 86-71 on Tuesday night.Carsen Edwards had 15 points, while Vince Edwards added 10 points and eight rebounds for the Boilermakers (3-0).
MILWAUKEE — Seven-foot-2 center Isaac Haas scored 22 points, and No. 19 Purdue capitalized on its size advantage in the paint to beat Marquette 86-71 on Tuesday night.Carsen Edwards had 15 points, while Vince Edwards added 10 points and eight rebounds for the Boilermakers (3-0).
"So much love and support:" Marquette women's basketball team features home-grown talent
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University women's basketball team is coming off a memorable season -- with high expectations from both in and out of the program, and they didn't travel far to find their rising stars.The Golden Eagles experienced highs and lows to finish out last season.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University women's basketball team is coming off a memorable season -- with high expectations from both in and out of the program, and they didn't travel far to find their rising stars.The Golden Eagles experienced highs and lows to finish out last season.
Dear Tom: Milwaukeeans who wrote Mayor Barrett about streetcar overwhelmingly oppose project
MILWAUKEE -- People who wrote to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett about the downtown streetcar oppose the project by a five-to-one margin, according to emails and letters obtained by FOX6 News through an open records request.
MILWAUKEE -- People who wrote to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett about the downtown streetcar oppose the project by a five-to-one margin, according to emails and letters obtained by FOX6 News through an open records request.
"A different event:" Marquette ROTC teams take 1st in Task Force Ranger Challenge
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has several teams known for their winning traditions through the years, but one team has created a dynasty in a competition that most people would be unfamiliar with."There's definitely a legacy that we are looking to uphold here," John Clancy, Marquette ROTC cadet said.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has several teams known for their winning traditions through the years, but one team has created a dynasty in a competition that most people would be unfamiliar with."There's definitely a legacy that we are looking to uphold here," John Clancy, Marquette ROTC cadet said.
At least $31,000 raised in MU-UWM exhibition game for Puerto Rico hurricane relief
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee renewed their basketball rivalry Sunday, October 22nd, and raised more than $31,000 for hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.More than 2,000 people attended the first exhibition game of the season for either team, Marquette officials said.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee renewed their basketball rivalry Sunday, October 22nd, and raised more than $31,000 for hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.More than 2,000 people attended the first exhibition game of the season for either team, Marquette officials said.
"Could've been much worse:" Vehicle slams into Al McGuire Center, employee hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and Marquette police are investigating after a vehicle slammed into the Al McGuire Center -- located near 12th near Wells."Honestly it sounded like, I would say, like a crane maybe fell," witness Daniel Armstrong said. "I looked up and saw a car just smashed into the wall."Armstrong, a Marquette student, said the SUV narrowly missed a pedestrian Tuesday, October 17th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and Marquette police are investigating after a vehicle slammed into the Al McGuire Center -- located near 12th near Wells."Honestly it sounded like, I would say, like a crane maybe fell," witness Daniel Armstrong said. "I looked up and saw a car just smashed into the wall."Armstrong, a Marquette student, said the SUV narrowly missed a pedestrian Tuesday, October 17th.
Marquette vs. UWM: Exhibition game will serve as hurricane relief fundraiser 🏀
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball programs will face off on October 22nd at the Al McGuire Center -- in a game that'll serve as a fundraiser for hurricane relief efforts.According to a press release, the game will take place at 4:00 p.m. on that Sunday.Tickets will be available for $20 (lower-level chairbacks), $10 (upper level general admission) and $5 (Marquette students) and will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (call 414-288-GOMU or visit GoMarquette.com/tickets).MU season ticket holders will receive an email with ticket order details in advance of availability to the general public.Fans in attendance will also have an opportunity to donate in person at the arena.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball programs will face off on October 22nd at the Al McGuire Center -- in a game that'll serve as a fundraiser for hurricane relief efforts.According to a press release, the game will take place at 4:00 p.m. on that Sunday.Tickets will be available for $20 (lower-level chairbacks), $10 (upper level general admission) and $5 (Marquette students) and will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday (call 414-288-GOMU or visit GoMarquette.com/tickets).MU season ticket holders will receive an email with ticket order details in advance of availability to the general public.Fans in attendance will also have an opportunity to donate in person at the arena.
Marquette University helps Foxconn fill its "talent pipeline" with job fair
MILWAUKEE -- Now that Foxconn is coming to Wisconsin, the Taiwanese electronics company is looking to hire thousands of people.
MILWAUKEE -- Now that Foxconn is coming to Wisconsin, the Taiwanese electronics company is looking to hire thousands of people.
It's Homecoming Weekend! Bring on the bed races at Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- It's Homecoming Weekend at Marquette University -- and what a better way to celebrate with a little bit of fun.
MILWAUKEE -- It's Homecoming Weekend at Marquette University -- and what a better way to celebrate with a little bit of fun.
Students from Puerto Rico attending Marquette University to host relief drive
MILWAUKEE -- There are about 50 students from Puerto Rico attending Marquette University and they've organized a relief drive to help the victims of Hurricane Maria.According to a news release, the drive will take place on Saturday, September 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union located at 1442 West Wisconsin Avenue.Organizers are asking people to bring batteries, flashlights, bottled water, canned food, medicine, first aid kits, personal hygiene items, mosquito repellent, towels, battery powered fans, cleaning supplies, feminine care, garbage bags, toilet paper and blankets.In addition, Marquette has invited students from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to a solidarity dinner Saturday night, Sept. 30th.The news release says in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Marquette’s Campus Ministry sent an email to students from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean offering support and prayers and expressing concern for their well-being.
MILWAUKEE -- There are about 50 students from Puerto Rico attending Marquette University and they've organized a relief drive to help the victims of Hurricane Maria.According to a news release, the drive will take place on Saturday, September 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union located at 1442 West Wisconsin Avenue.Organizers are asking people to bring batteries, flashlights, bottled water, canned food, medicine, first aid kits, personal hygiene items, mosquito repellent, towels, battery powered fans, cleaning supplies, feminine care, garbage bags, toilet paper and blankets.In addition, Marquette has invited students from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to a solidarity dinner Saturday night, Sept. 30th.The news release says in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Marquette’s Campus Ministry sent an email to students from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean offering support and prayers and expressing concern for their well-being.
After call from Houston coach, Marquette basketball team sends shoes, gear to Texas
HOUSTON -- Marquette University Athletics officials are donating shoes and shirts from the school to the victims of Tropical Storm Harvey.
HOUSTON -- Marquette University Athletics officials are donating shoes and shirts from the school to the victims of Tropical Storm Harvey.