Henry Ellenson scored 22 points, grabbed 10 rebounds as MU beat Creighton
OMAHA, Nebraska — Henry Ellenson scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Marquette University beat Creighton 66-61 on Wednesday night, February 24th to split the season series.Jajuan Johnson added 15 points and nine rebounds, Duane Wilson had 14 points and Marquette (18-10, 7-8 Big East) made 10 of 12 free throws.Trailing by 10 at halftime, Creighton rallied from a 15-point deficit to within 53-52 on Isaiah Zierden's free throw while Marquette went over nine minutes without hitting a field goal.The Golden Eagles stayed ahead 56-53 on free throws by Wilson, but Zierden's 3 tied it at 56 with 4:17 left.Ellenson's jumper put Marquette up 62-58 with 41 seconds left, then Creighton's Maurice Watson Jr.
OMAHA, Nebraska — Henry Ellenson scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Marquette University beat Creighton 66-61 on Wednesday night, February 24th to split the season series.Jajuan Johnson added 15 points and nine rebounds, Duane Wilson had 14 points and Marquette (18-10, 7-8 Big East) made 10 of 12 free throws.Trailing by 10 at halftime, Creighton rallied from a 15-point deficit to within 53-52 on Isaiah Zierden's free throw while Marquette went over nine minutes without hitting a field goal.The Golden Eagles stayed ahead 56-53 on free throws by Wilson, but Zierden's 3 tied it at 56 with 4:17 left.Ellenson's jumper put Marquette up 62-58 with 41 seconds left, then Creighton's Maurice Watson Jr.
NFL Scouting Combine: Just one of the paths to the pros for college football players
INDIANAPOLIS -- College football prospects are now on the road to the NFL Draft.
INDIANAPOLIS -- College football prospects are now on the road to the NFL Draft.
UW-Madison to raise minimum wage for student employees
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is raising the minimum wage for student employees and the pay rate for graduate assistants.The school said in a news release Tuesday that the student hourly minimum wage is set to go up from $7.25 to $9 on Sept. 1.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is raising the minimum wage for student employees and the pay rate for graduate assistants.The school said in a news release Tuesday that the student hourly minimum wage is set to go up from $7.25 to $9 on Sept. 1.
Race the topic of discussion at UW, UW-Whitewater after incidents on campus last week
WHITEWATER/MADISON -- Race was the topic of discussion Tuesday evening, February 23rd on two college campuses in Wisconsin following incidents with racial undertones last week on the UW-Whitewater and UW campuses.
WHITEWATER/MADISON -- Race was the topic of discussion Tuesday evening, February 23rd on two college campuses in Wisconsin following incidents with racial undertones last week on the UW-Whitewater and UW campuses.
How much sugar is too much? Smart shopping, savvy eating can lead to weight loss and more
MILWAUKEE -- At 28, Zach Rice isn't trying to pretend he's still the high school athlete he once was, but he is trying to stay physically active.
MILWAUKEE -- At 28, Zach Rice isn't trying to pretend he's still the high school athlete he once was, but he is trying to stay physically active.
Jordan Johnson had triple-double as UW-Milwaukee beat Youngstown State
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson had a triple-double — the fourth in Milwaukee men's basketball history — to help the Panthers beat Youngstown State 87-51 Monday night, February 22nd.Johnson finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson had a triple-double — the fourth in Milwaukee men's basketball history — to help the Panthers beat Youngstown State 87-51 Monday night, February 22nd.Johnson finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Marquette coaches go head-to-head in Coaches Noon Ball Game: "It does get competitive!"
MILWAUKEE -- There's nothing like a bunch of guys, playing a pick-up basketball game.
MILWAUKEE -- There's nothing like a bunch of guys, playing a pick-up basketball game.
Postponed: Jury trial for former MPS mentor accused of sexual assault will begin in June
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A jury trial for 56-year-old Allen Bozeman Jr., a former mentor at Milwaukee Public Schools' Thurston Woods Campus has been postponed until June.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A jury trial for 56-year-old Allen Bozeman Jr., a former mentor at Milwaukee Public Schools' Thurston Woods Campus has been postponed until June.
Bucks sign free agent Steve Novak, request waivers on Chris Copeland
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Steve Novak.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Steve Novak.
BUILD program teaches students ins and outs of motorcycle engineering
MILWAUKEE -- Building a racing motorcycle from the ground up is no easy task.
MILWAUKEE -- Building a racing motorcycle from the ground up is no easy task.
Coaches' Charity Challenge: MU's Coach Wojo raising money for Camp Hometown Heroes; you can help
MILWAUKEE -- Like any coach, Marquette University Coach Steve Wojciechowski loves to win.
MILWAUKEE -- Like any coach, Marquette University Coach Steve Wojciechowski loves to win.
UW-Milwaukee campus feeling "a little pep in their step" following Democratic debate
MILWAUKEE -- Less than 24 hours after the presidential Democratic debate, life is returning to normal on the UW-Milwaukee campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Less than 24 hours after the presidential Democratic debate, life is returning to normal on the UW-Milwaukee campus.
Gov. Scott Walker on Democratic debate at UWM: "Debates on both sides are important"
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will face off in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, February 11th in the PBS NewsHour debate on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus -- and Governor Scott Walker said he will be watching.The debate is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for Performing Arts at UWM.Governor Walker said earlier Thursday he was looking forward to the debate in Milwaukee -- the second presidential debate in the city in three months.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will face off in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, February 11th in the PBS NewsHour debate on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus -- and Governor Scott Walker said he will be watching.The debate is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for Performing Arts at UWM.Governor Walker said earlier Thursday he was looking forward to the debate in Milwaukee -- the second presidential debate in the city in three months.
Protesters storm into media room ahead of debate: "All our voices together - going to be heard"
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders went head-to-head on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which hosted a debate on Thursday, February 11th.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders went head-to-head on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which hosted a debate on Thursday, February 11th.
UW-Madison researchers to study Zika virus in monkeys
MADISON — Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison plan to use monkeys to study the mosquito-borne Zika virus.The studies start next week.
MADISON — Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison plan to use monkeys to study the mosquito-borne Zika virus.The studies start next week.
Gravitational waves breakthrough gives scientists new look into universe: "It gives me chills"
MILWAUKEE -- About 100 years ago, Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves, but they were undetectable -- until now.
MILWAUKEE -- About 100 years ago, Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves, but they were undetectable -- until now.
"Cool opportunity:" MPS Hamilton High School unit the official color guard of the Democratic debate
MILWAUKEE -- Before Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders square off in Thursday night's Democratic debate, five very lucky Milwaukee Public Schools students will be taking the stage.
MILWAUKEE -- Before Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders square off in Thursday night's Democratic debate, five very lucky Milwaukee Public Schools students will be taking the stage.
Excitement on UWM campus ahead of Democratic debate: "It's challenging people to think"
MILWAUKEE -- Energy and opinions were plentiful on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th -- leading up to the Democratic presidential debate.
MILWAUKEE -- Energy and opinions were plentiful on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th -- leading up to the Democratic presidential debate.
Double overtime: Marquette beats No. 20 Providence 96-91
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson scored 16 points and hit a key 3-pointer with 1:16 left in double overtime, and Marquette University outlasted No. 20 Providence 96-91 on Wednesday night, February 10th.Henry Ellenson had 26 points and 16 rebounds, and the Golden Eagles (16-9, 5-7 Big East) overcame 42 points by Providence's Ben Bentil.The conference scoring leader hit a 3-pointer from the corner off the glass to make it 92-88 with 33 seconds left.
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson scored 16 points and hit a key 3-pointer with 1:16 left in double overtime, and Marquette University outlasted No. 20 Providence 96-91 on Wednesday night, February 10th.Henry Ellenson had 26 points and 16 rebounds, and the Golden Eagles (16-9, 5-7 Big East) overcame 42 points by Providence's Ben Bentil.The conference scoring leader hit a 3-pointer from the corner off the glass to make it 92-88 with 33 seconds left.
"A big deal!" UWM senior one of 25 who will be inside Helen Bader Concert Hall during debate
MILWAUKEE -- There are only a select few who will get to see the Democratic presidential debate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday evening, February 11th in person -- and even fewer UWM students who will be in the audience.
MILWAUKEE -- There are only a select few who will get to see the Democratic presidential debate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday evening, February 11th in person -- and even fewer UWM students who will be in the audience.