Henry Ellenson blocks Kris Dunn's shot in final second to lift MU over Providence 65-64
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Henry Ellenson had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and he blocked Kris Dunn's shot in the final second to lead Marquette to a 65-64 victory over No. 8 Providence on Tuesday night, January 5th.Duane Wilson scored on a layup with 31 seconds left to give Marquette (11-4, 1-2 Big East) the 65-64 lead.Ben Bentil scored 28 points, including 14 straight for the Friars in a key second-half run, and added nine rebounds for Providence (14-2, 2-1).
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Henry Ellenson had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and he blocked Kris Dunn's shot in the final second to lead Marquette to a 65-64 victory over No. 8 Providence on Tuesday night, January 5th.Duane Wilson scored on a layup with 31 seconds left to give Marquette (11-4, 1-2 Big East) the 65-64 lead.Ben Bentil scored 28 points, including 14 straight for the Friars in a key second-half run, and added nine rebounds for Providence (14-2, 2-1).
"Jim: The James Foley Story" documentary coming to HBO in February
MILWAUKEE -- A documentary about James Foley is coming to HBO in February.The freelance war correspondent was abducted in Syria and beheaded in 2014 by ISIS."Jim: The James Foley Story" is directed by Brian Oakes, Foley's close childhood friend.It includes interviews with friends, family members and colleagues.Foley was a graduate of Marquette University.The documentary is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival later in January.
MILWAUKEE -- A documentary about James Foley is coming to HBO in February.The freelance war correspondent was abducted in Syria and beheaded in 2014 by ISIS."Jim: The James Foley Story" is directed by Brian Oakes, Foley's close childhood friend.It includes interviews with friends, family members and colleagues.Foley was a graduate of Marquette University.The documentary is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival later in January.
UW-Milwaukee scores late to get past Northern Kentucky, 76-67
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and collected five assists as UW-Milwaukee took control in the final minutes to stop Northern Kentucky 76-67 on Monday night, January 4th.Drew McDonald scored six-straight points to give the Norse a four point lead, 61-57, but Johnson scored on a layup and converted back-to-back three-point plays, the last with 4 minutes left, to give the Panthers the lead for good and Matt Tiby dunked and added two free throws as Milwaukee evened its record through two Horizon League games.Johnson shot 7 of 12 from the floor and knocked down 9 of 13 free throw attempts.
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and collected five assists as UW-Milwaukee took control in the final minutes to stop Northern Kentucky 76-67 on Monday night, January 4th.Drew McDonald scored six-straight points to give the Norse a four point lead, 61-57, but Johnson scored on a layup and converted back-to-back three-point plays, the last with 4 minutes left, to give the Panthers the lead for good and Matt Tiby dunked and added two free throws as Milwaukee evened its record through two Horizon League games.Johnson shot 7 of 12 from the floor and knocked down 9 of 13 free throw attempts.
Marquette University's Kappa Sigma Xi-Xi fraternity takes a stand against sexual assault: "It is a problem"
MILWAUKEE -- Taking a stand against sexual assault.
MILWAUKEE -- Taking a stand against sexual assault.
83-63: Marquette Golden Eagles have nine-game winning streak snapped by Seton Hall
MILWAUKEE — Desi Rodriguez scored a career-high 19 points, and Khadeen Carrington had 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals to help Seton Hall beat Marquette 83-63 Wednesday night, December 30th in a Big East opener.Seton Hall (11-2), which won its first-ever game at Marquette last season, won its sixth straight contest while the Golden Eagles (10-3) had their nine-game winning streak snapped.Carrington had a half-court heave rim out at the buzzer as Seton Hall trailed 40-39.
MILWAUKEE — Desi Rodriguez scored a career-high 19 points, and Khadeen Carrington had 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals to help Seton Hall beat Marquette 83-63 Wednesday night, December 30th in a Big East opener.Seton Hall (11-2), which won its first-ever game at Marquette last season, won its sixth straight contest while the Golden Eagles (10-3) had their nine-game winning streak snapped.Carrington had a half-court heave rim out at the buzzer as Seton Hall trailed 40-39.
Marquette University men's basketball head coach Steve Wojciechowski contract extended
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball head coach Steve Wojciechowski has had his contract extended by two years through the 2021-22 season.Terms of the contract weren't announced.The long-time Duke assistant walked into a trying situation in his first season as MU coach.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball head coach Steve Wojciechowski has had his contract extended by two years through the 2021-22 season.Terms of the contract weren't announced.The long-time Duke assistant walked into a trying situation in his first season as MU coach.
Jordan Johnson narrowly misses triple double as UWM beat Minnesota 74-65
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Johnson scored 19 points and narrowly missed a triple double as Milwaukee beat Minnesota 74-65 on Wednesday night.The junior guard added 10 assists and 9 rebounds as all five Panthers (9-4) starters reached double figures in scoring.
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Johnson scored 19 points and narrowly missed a triple double as Milwaukee beat Minnesota 74-65 on Wednesday night.The junior guard added 10 assists and 9 rebounds as all five Panthers (9-4) starters reached double figures in scoring.
"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.