Fischer leads Golden Eagles past Sun Devils in debut
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Center Luke Fischer had 19 points and nine rebounds in his first game for Marquette, and Jajuan Johnson added 22 points to spark the Golden Eagles' 78-71 win Tuesday night over Arizona State.The 6-foot-11 Fischer, a transfer from Indiana, provided a sorely-needed presence in the middle for the undersized and short-handed Golden Eagles (5-4).
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Center Luke Fischer had 19 points and nine rebounds in his first game for Marquette, and Jajuan Johnson added 22 points to spark the Golden Eagles' 78-71 win Tuesday night over Arizona State.The 6-foot-11 Fischer, a transfer from Indiana, provided a sorely-needed presence in the middle for the undersized and short-handed Golden Eagles (5-4).
Badgers take I-94 rivalry at Marquette
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan said the win over in-state rival Marquette reminded him of playground basketball.There must have been plenty of misses and defense when Ryan played while growing up in suburban Philadelphia.Josh Gasser scored 12 points on four 3-pointers, while 7-footer Frank Kaminsky added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the No. 2 Badgers' 49-38 victory.Wisconsin (8-1) shot 32 percent while contending with a 2-3 zone defense by the undersized Golden Eagles, who don't have a starter taller than 6-foot-7."Playground days.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan said the win over in-state rival Marquette reminded him of playground basketball.There must have been plenty of misses and defense when Ryan played while growing up in suburban Philadelphia.Josh Gasser scored 12 points on four 3-pointers, while 7-footer Frank Kaminsky added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the No. 2 Badgers' 49-38 victory.Wisconsin (8-1) shot 32 percent while contending with a 2-3 zone defense by the undersized Golden Eagles, who don't have a starter taller than 6-foot-7."Playground days.
Golden Eagles struggle in loss to Buckeyes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In a measure of how well No. 20 Ohio State is executing, all three players who came into the postgame interview room Tuesday night mentioned the word "easy."Kam Williams scored 15 points and Shannon Scott added a career-best 14 assists to lead the Buckeyes past Marquette 74-63.Amir Williams had 12 points, and Marc Loving and Sam Thompson each added 10 for the Buckeyes (2-0), who shot 65 percent from the field (32 of 49) — including 8 of 15 on 3-pointers."I just have so many weapons around me it makes the game a lot easier," Scott said of his assist total, one off Aaron Craft's school record. "Kam came into the game and played great, Amir played well (and so did) Sam, Marc, D'Angelo, Jae'Sean, Anthony, Keita, Trey ..."Asked if he missed anyone, Scott chuckled and said, "Coach Matta, I guess."For his part, Thad Matta was pleased with the effort but not so much with his team's 18 turnovers."In the first half we had our chances to open it up and just had some careless, sloppy play," he said. "We're a different basketball team and we're playing a different way.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In a measure of how well No. 20 Ohio State is executing, all three players who came into the postgame interview room Tuesday night mentioned the word "easy."Kam Williams scored 15 points and Shannon Scott added a career-best 14 assists to lead the Buckeyes past Marquette 74-63.Amir Williams had 12 points, and Marc Loving and Sam Thompson each added 10 for the Buckeyes (2-0), who shot 65 percent from the field (32 of 49) — including 8 of 15 on 3-pointers."I just have so many weapons around me it makes the game a lot easier," Scott said of his assist total, one off Aaron Craft's school record. "Kam came into the game and played great, Amir played well (and so did) Sam, Marc, D'Angelo, Jae'Sean, Anthony, Keita, Trey ..."Asked if he missed anyone, Scott chuckled and said, "Coach Matta, I guess."For his part, Thad Matta was pleased with the effort but not so much with his team's 18 turnovers."In the first half we had our chances to open it up and just had some careless, sloppy play," he said. "We're a different basketball team and we're playing a different way.
Can you spell the last name of Marquette's basketball coach? That's okay, neither can the players
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When the Marquette Golden Eagles take to the hard court this autumn, they'll do so under the guidance of a new head coach.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When the Marquette Golden Eagles take to the hard court this autumn, they'll do so under the guidance of a new head coach.
Marquette fouls up Seton Hall in 77-66 win
NEWARK, N.J. -- Jamil Wilson scored a career-high 25 points and added 10 rebounds as Marquette rallied to beat host Seton Hall 77-66 Tuesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.Wilson scored 14 of the Golden Eagles first 16 points as coach Buzz Williams team raced out to a 12 point lead.But 10 first half turnovers allowed the Pirates to claw their back.
NEWARK, N.J. -- Jamil Wilson scored a career-high 25 points and added 10 rebounds as Marquette rallied to beat host Seton Hall 77-66 Tuesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.Wilson scored 14 of the Golden Eagles first 16 points as coach Buzz Williams team raced out to a 12 point lead.But 10 first half turnovers allowed the Pirates to claw their back.
Marquette beats conference rival DePaul, 66-56
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Davante Gardner stole the show in the Golden Eagle's contest with Conference rival, DePaul.Marquette trailed 14-3 to start the game and Gardner gave them their first field goal hitting a jumper (the first 3 points were free throws).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Davante Gardner stole the show in the Golden Eagle's contest with Conference rival, DePaul.Marquette trailed 14-3 to start the game and Gardner gave them their first field goal hitting a jumper (the first 3 points were free throws).
Marquette picks up 8th win of the year with 71-48 win over Samford
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Marquette Golden Eagles are now 8-5 on the year with a huge 71-48 win over the Samford Bulldogs.MU guard JaJuan Johnson lead the home team in scoring with 14 points off the bench.
MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Marquette Golden Eagles are now 8-5 on the year with a huge 71-48 win over the Samford Bulldogs.MU guard JaJuan Johnson lead the home team in scoring with 14 points off the bench.
Marquette gets offensive in 86-66 win over Cal St. Fullerton
FULLERTON, Calif. -- Jamil Wilson scored 24 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, as No 25 Marquette routed tournament host Cal State-Fullerton 86-66 on Thanksgivng.
FULLERTON, Calif. -- Jamil Wilson scored 24 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, as No 25 Marquette routed tournament host Cal State-Fullerton 86-66 on Thanksgivng.
No. 17 Marquette pounds Grambling State, 114-71
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The No. 17 Marquette Golden Eagles pounded Grambling State at the BMO Harris Bradley Center 114-71 on Tuesday, November 12th.Marquette's top scorers were Chris Otule with 17 points and Steve Taylor who added 16 points and 11 rebounds on the night.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The No. 17 Marquette Golden Eagles pounded Grambling State at the BMO Harris Bradley Center 114-71 on Tuesday, November 12th.Marquette's top scorers were Chris Otule with 17 points and Steve Taylor who added 16 points and 11 rebounds on the night.
As season slips away, Marquette fans cheer team to bitter end
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The story was written on the faces of the fans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The story was written on the faces of the fans.
Syracuse smothers Marquette in East Regional Final, 55-39
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The final chapter of this season's book is unsatisfying for Marquette.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The final chapter of this season's book is unsatisfying for Marquette.
Marquette Golden Eagles depart for Sweet 16 Tuesday afternoon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette University's men's basketball team departs for Washington, D.C. and the Sweet 16 on Tuesday afternoon, March 26th.Members of the Marquette campus community will send off the team in grand fashion outside of the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th Street, at 3:30 p.m. , Tuesday, March 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette University's men's basketball team departs for Washington, D.C. and the Sweet 16 on Tuesday afternoon, March 26th.Members of the Marquette campus community will send off the team in grand fashion outside of the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th Street, at 3:30 p.m. , Tuesday, March 26th.
Marquette fans excited about Golden Eagles moving on in NCAA
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University dances its way into the Sweet 16 after a victory over Butler University at Rupp Arena.It was the Bulldogs that beat the Golden Eagles on a desperation 3-pointer back in November during the Maui Invitational.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University dances its way into the Sweet 16 after a victory over Butler University at Rupp Arena.It was the Bulldogs that beat the Golden Eagles on a desperation 3-pointer back in November during the Maui Invitational.
Marquette to take on University of Miami on Thursday, March 28th
LEXINGTON (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 with a hard fought 74-72 victory over the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday, March 23rd.The game was another close one for the Golden Eagles as the Bulldogs had a chance to tie or win the game in the final seconds.
LEXINGTON (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 with a hard fought 74-72 victory over the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday, March 23rd.The game was another close one for the Golden Eagles as the Bulldogs had a chance to tie or win the game in the final seconds.
Marquette edges Davidson in last-second thriller, 59-58
LEXINGTON, KY (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles edged the Davidson Wildcats with a last-second lay-up during the first round of play in the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 21st.
LEXINGTON, KY (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles edged the Davidson Wildcats with a last-second lay-up during the first round of play in the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 21st.
Nervous students watch Marquette take on Davidson in NCAA Tourney
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette University Golden Eagles defeated Davdison in the first round of "March Madness" NCAA Tournament play in Lexington, Kentucky in a close game -- with a final score of 59-58.Back in Milwaukee, there was a lot of excitement surrounding the game -- especially on the Marquette campus.FOX6 News found a lot of excited, hopeful and nervous Marquette fans watching the game at the Union Sports Annex on campus.Students with backpacks in tow started filing into the Union Sports Annex shortly before tipoff, just after 2:00 p.m.Some even skipped class to take in the game."It's my senior year and I hope we're going to go for awhile now.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette University Golden Eagles defeated Davdison in the first round of "March Madness" NCAA Tournament play in Lexington, Kentucky in a close game -- with a final score of 59-58.Back in Milwaukee, there was a lot of excitement surrounding the game -- especially on the Marquette campus.FOX6 News found a lot of excited, hopeful and nervous Marquette fans watching the game at the Union Sports Annex on campus.Students with backpacks in tow started filing into the Union Sports Annex shortly before tipoff, just after 2:00 p.m.Some even skipped class to take in the game."It's my senior year and I hope we're going to go for awhile now.
Golden Eagles soar to Big East title in overtime win
NEW YORK (WITI) -- 40 minutes just wasn't enough for Marquette.
NEW YORK (WITI) -- 40 minutes just wasn't enough for Marquette.
Marquette tops Notre Dame, 72-64
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was Senior Day at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday, March 2nd -- and the Marquette Golden Eagles were ready to send their upper classmen out in style against Notre Dame.Marquette jumped all over the Irish and led 41-27 at the break.In the end, the Golden Eagles came away with their 25th straight home victory, 72-64.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was Senior Day at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday, March 2nd -- and the Marquette Golden Eagles were ready to send their upper classmen out in style against Notre Dame.Marquette jumped all over the Irish and led 41-27 at the break.In the end, the Golden Eagles came away with their 25th straight home victory, 72-64.
Golden Gardner, Marquette wins, 74-71
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette Golden Eagles are still unbeaten on their homecourt this season after edging Syracuse Monday night, 74 to 71.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette Golden Eagles are still unbeaten on their homecourt this season after edging Syracuse Monday night, 74 to 71.
BMO Harris Bradley Center transformed for monster truck show
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The BMO Harris Bradley Center was transformed in a matter of hours this week -- to accommodate the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam monster truck show.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The BMO Harris Bradley Center was transformed in a matter of hours this week -- to accommodate the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam monster truck show.