"It's wonderful:" Marquette University golf team gives back, collects clothes for St. Vincent de Paul
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes it is easy to take our blessings for granted.
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes it is easy to take our blessings for granted.
Henry Ellenson, Duane Wilson score 37 points combined to lift Marquette over Chicago State
MILWAUKEE — Henry Ellenson and Duane Wilson combined to score 37 points and Marquette rode a 56-point first half to a 91-74 win over Chicago State Monday night.The pair each scored 12 points in the first half as the golden Eagles built a 23-point halftime lead.
MILWAUKEE — Henry Ellenson and Duane Wilson combined to score 37 points and Marquette rode a 56-point first half to a 91-74 win over Chicago State Monday night.The pair each scored 12 points in the first half as the golden Eagles built a 23-point halftime lead.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers snap 22-game losing streak, win vs. Badgers 68-67
MADISON — Jordan Johnson scored 22 points as Milwaukee beat Wisconsin 68-67 Wednesday night, snapping a 22-game losing streak to the Badgers.Nigel Hayes led Wisconsin (6-4) with 32 points.
MADISON — Jordan Johnson scored 22 points as Milwaukee beat Wisconsin 68-67 Wednesday night, snapping a 22-game losing streak to the Badgers.Nigel Hayes led Wisconsin (6-4) with 32 points.
38 cases in the state, and one at UWM: Students on campus offered free mumps vaccines
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students on Wednesday, December 9th were given the chance to receive a mumps vaccine for free.
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students on Wednesday, December 9th were given the chance to receive a mumps vaccine for free.
Sandy Cohen III hits six 3-pointers, 20 points for Henry Ellenson as MU beat San Jose State 80-62
MILWAUKEE — Sandy Cohen III hit six 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 24 points while Henry Ellenson scored 20 to help Marquette roll past San Jose State 80-62 Tuesday night.Duane Wilson had 14 points and seven rebounds while Luke Fischer scored 11 and grabbed a career-high 13 boards for Marquette (7-2).Cohen made three 3s and scored 11 points during a 13-2 run to open the game.
MILWAUKEE — Sandy Cohen III hit six 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 24 points while Henry Ellenson scored 20 to help Marquette roll past San Jose State 80-62 Tuesday night.Duane Wilson had 14 points and seven rebounds while Luke Fischer scored 11 and grabbed a career-high 13 boards for Marquette (7-2).Cohen made three 3s and scored 11 points during a 13-2 run to open the game.
"Safety issues always top priority:" MPS cancels student trips in wake of terror attacks
BROWN DEER/MILWAUKEE -- After terror attacks in Paris and California, and a travel alert issued by the federal government, there is concern about the safety of students who participate in school-related travel opportunities.
BROWN DEER/MILWAUKEE -- After terror attacks in Paris and California, and a travel alert issued by the federal government, there is concern about the safety of students who participate in school-related travel opportunities.
Amid terror concerns, MPS cancels all foreign student travel, some trips to Washington, D.C.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have cancelled all foreign student travel for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year amid terror concerns.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have cancelled all foreign student travel for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year amid terror concerns.
23 points for Henry Ellenson, 21 for Luke Fischer as Marquette beat Maine 104-67
MILWAUKEE — Henry Ellenson scored a career-high 23 points and Luke Fischer added 21 as Marquette dumped Maine 104-67 on Saturday, December 5th.Ellenson and Fischer combined to shoot 17 for 23 from the field and Marquette (6-2) shot 61.5 percent for the game.
MILWAUKEE — Henry Ellenson scored a career-high 23 points and Luke Fischer added 21 as Marquette dumped Maine 104-67 on Saturday, December 5th.Ellenson and Fischer combined to shoot 17 for 23 from the field and Marquette (6-2) shot 61.5 percent for the game.
One case of mumps reported at UW-Milwaukee; vaccination clinic scheduled
MILWAUKEE -- One case of the mumps has been confirmed in a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student as of Wednesday, December 2nd.
MILWAUKEE -- One case of the mumps has been confirmed in a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student as of Wednesday, December 2nd.
20 points for Jajuan Johnson, Marquette beats Grambling State 95-49
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson made 8 of 9 shots including all four 3-point attempts for 20 points to help Marquette beat Grambling State 95-49 on Wednesday night.Henry Ellenson added 16 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for the Golden Eagles (5-2), who shot 13 of 21 (61.9 percent) from 3-point range and 34 of 58 (58.6 percent) overall.Traci Carter had a career-high 10 assists, helping Marquette record an assist on 30 of its 34 field goals.Luke Fischer added 14 points, Duane Wilson had 11 points and Sandy Cohen III scored 10.Marquette led the Tigers 47-23 at the break and outscored them 48-26 afterward.Nigel Ribeiro had 16 points to lead Grambling State (2-6), which shot 15 of 57 from the field and 5 of 25 from 3-point range.
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson made 8 of 9 shots including all four 3-point attempts for 20 points to help Marquette beat Grambling State 95-49 on Wednesday night.Henry Ellenson added 16 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for the Golden Eagles (5-2), who shot 13 of 21 (61.9 percent) from 3-point range and 34 of 58 (58.6 percent) overall.Traci Carter had a career-high 10 assists, helping Marquette record an assist on 30 of its 34 field goals.Luke Fischer added 14 points, Duane Wilson had 11 points and Sandy Cohen III scored 10.Marquette led the Tigers 47-23 at the break and outscored them 48-26 afterward.Nigel Ribeiro had 16 points to lead Grambling State (2-6), which shot 15 of 57 from the field and 5 of 25 from 3-point range.
Mitten Tree Drive partnership: Make a donation at TCF Bank branches in SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- TCF Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced a partnership on Monday, November 30th to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months.MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the first time, TCF Bank's 16 branches in the Milwaukee area are public collection sites.Residents can donate new handmade or store-bought hats, scarves, gloves and mittens at TCF Bank branches and at MPS Central Services, the only collection site in past years, through January 8, 2016.Donated items are quickly distributed to schools with most items given to students before the holiday break.Donation SitesMPS Central Services
MILWAUKEE -- TCF Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced a partnership on Monday, November 30th to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months.MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the first time, TCF Bank's 16 branches in the Milwaukee area are public collection sites.Residents can donate new handmade or store-bought hats, scarves, gloves and mittens at TCF Bank branches and at MPS Central Services, the only collection site in past years, through January 8, 2016.Donated items are quickly distributed to schools with most items given to students before the holiday break.Donation SitesMPS Central Services
Haanif Cheatham scores 24 points as Marquette cruises to 80-61 win over Jackson State
MILWAUKEE — Haanif Cheatham scored 24 points, Duane Wilson added 16 and Henry Ellenson 15 with 10 rebounds and Marquette cruised to an 80-61 win over Jackson State on Sunday.Behind Cheatham, a freshman who had a career day, the Golden Eagles (4-2) shot 59 percent in the second half while making 6 of 11 3-pointers.Cheatham made four of Marquette's nine 3-pointers and hit all six of his free throws.
MILWAUKEE — Haanif Cheatham scored 24 points, Duane Wilson added 16 and Henry Ellenson 15 with 10 rebounds and Marquette cruised to an 80-61 win over Jackson State on Sunday.Behind Cheatham, a freshman who had a career day, the Golden Eagles (4-2) shot 59 percent in the second half while making 6 of 11 3-pointers.Cheatham made four of Marquette's nine 3-pointers and hit all six of his free throws.
"We're giving back to our school:" MPS alumni face off on the gridiron for 6th annual Turkey Bowl
MILWAUKEE -- Playing football and raising funds for a good cause.
MILWAUKEE -- Playing football and raising funds for a good cause.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to Duquesne on the road 96-92
ESTERO, Fla. — Derrick Colter scored a career-high 27 before fouling out with 2:36 left in overtime and Micah Mason scored four points in the final 43 seconds to help Duquesne hold off Milwaukee for a 96-92 win on Tuesday, November 24th.Mason made 4 3-pointers, finished with 26 points and tied a career high with nine assists.
ESTERO, Fla. — Derrick Colter scored a career-high 27 before fouling out with 2:36 left in overtime and Micah Mason scored four points in the final 43 seconds to help Duquesne hold off Milwaukee for a 96-92 win on Tuesday, November 24th.Mason made 4 3-pointers, finished with 26 points and tied a career high with nine assists.
Henry Ellenson scores 14 of 18 points after half to lead Marquette to 78-73 OT win over Arizona State
NEW YORK — Henry Ellenson scored 14 of his 18 points after halftime leading Marquette to a 78-73 overtime victory over Arizona State in the championship game of the Legends Classic on Tuesday night, November 24th.Ellenson began 2 of 7 from the floor but finished 6 of 14 and was named the tournament's MVP.The freshman forward scored on Marquette's first possession of overtime when he hit a turnaround jumper for a 69-67 lead.
NEW YORK — Henry Ellenson scored 14 of his 18 points after halftime leading Marquette to a 78-73 overtime victory over Arizona State in the championship game of the Legends Classic on Tuesday night, November 24th.Ellenson began 2 of 7 from the floor but finished 6 of 14 and was named the tournament's MVP.The freshman forward scored on Marquette's first possession of overtime when he hit a turnaround jumper for a 69-67 lead.
Legends Classic semifinals: Marquette uses late free throws to nip No. 22 LSU 81-80
NEW YORK — Jajuan Johnson hit the winning free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining and Marquette survived a frenetic finish to defeat No. 22 LSU 81-80 on Monday night in the semifinals of the Legends Classic.Marquette will face the winner of North Carolina State and Arizona State in Tuesday's championship game.LSU (2-1) freshman Ben Simmons collected 21 points and 20 rebounds in front of 51 NBA scouts and gave the Tigers their only lead at 80-79 with a reverse layup with 21.5 seconds remaining.But Johnson knocked down the two free throws and Josh Gray missed a 3-pointer as time expired.Luke Fischer led four players in double figures with 19 points for Marquette (2-2).
NEW YORK — Jajuan Johnson hit the winning free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining and Marquette survived a frenetic finish to defeat No. 22 LSU 81-80 on Monday night in the semifinals of the Legends Classic.Marquette will face the winner of North Carolina State and Arizona State in Tuesday's championship game.LSU (2-1) freshman Ben Simmons collected 21 points and 20 rebounds in front of 51 NBA scouts and gave the Tigers their only lead at 80-79 with a reverse layup with 21.5 seconds remaining.But Johnson knocked down the two free throws and Josh Gray missed a 3-pointer as time expired.Luke Fischer led four players in double figures with 19 points for Marquette (2-2).
Couple donates $5 million to University of Wisconsin computer department
MADISON — A Milwaukee businessman and his wife have donated $5 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's computer sciences department.The university announced the donation from Sheldon Lubar and his wife, Marianne, on Friday.UW-Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge matched $2 million of the Lubars' donation, bringing the total amount of money the department will receive to $7 million.The money will go to endow two chairs and two professorships as well as establish an endowed discretionary fund.Sheldon Lubar graduated from UW-Madison's law school in 1953.
MADISON — A Milwaukee businessman and his wife have donated $5 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's computer sciences department.The university announced the donation from Sheldon Lubar and his wife, Marianne, on Friday.UW-Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge matched $2 million of the Lubars' donation, bringing the total amount of money the department will receive to $7 million.The money will go to endow two chairs and two professorships as well as establish an endowed discretionary fund.Sheldon Lubar graduated from UW-Madison's law school in 1953.
"It makes me proud:" Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing app
MILWAUKEE -- Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing an award-winning app!
MILWAUKEE -- Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing an award-winning app!
Prayers for Paris: Vigil held on Marquette campus as former ambassador to Syria speaks
MILWAUKEE -- Prayers for Paris continue here in Milwaukee, five days after 129 people were killed in a series of terror attacks there.
MILWAUKEE -- Prayers for Paris continue here in Milwaukee, five days after 129 people were killed in a series of terror attacks there.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to No. 18 Notre Dame 86-78 on the road
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Demetrius Jackson scored 20 points, and V.J. Beachem tied a career high with 19 while adding a career-best eight rebounds in No. 18 Notre Dame's 86-78 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, November 17th.The Irish (2-0), who moved up one spot in the poll this week, had all five starters score in double figures, including Zach Auguste, who hit 7 of 8 from the field and scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half.Akeem Springs matched his career high with 21 points for Milwaukee, and Matt Tiby added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Demetrius Jackson scored 20 points, and V.J. Beachem tied a career high with 19 while adding a career-best eight rebounds in No. 18 Notre Dame's 86-78 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, November 17th.The Irish (2-0), who moved up one spot in the poll this week, had all five starters score in double figures, including Zach Auguste, who hit 7 of 8 from the field and scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half.Akeem Springs matched his career high with 21 points for Milwaukee, and Matt Tiby added 16 points and 13 rebounds.