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2026-27 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Preview: #10 Adrien Stevens
Sophomore guard Adrien Stevens (#10, 6'4") emerges as Marquette's breakout backcourt presence after a breakout freshman year. He logged 7.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists overall, boosting to 10.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.2 steals in the final 13 conference games while shooting 37.7% from three. KenPom ranks him among the Big East's top ten in effective field goal, true shooting and steal rate. This preview projects a modest rise to roughly 9.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 27.6 minutes per game for 2026‑27, contingent on a stronger Golden Eagle roster.
Marquette Volleyball Escapes With Their Win Streak Intact
Marquette’s women’s volleyball team extends its Big East winning streak to seven, improving to 9‑1 in conference play. The Golden Eagles dispatched Butler 3‑0 (25‑21, 25‑20, 25‑21) despite nine service errors and numerous miscues, with Carson Tyler leading at 17 kills and Tani Juric adding 10. On Sunday they beat Xavier 3‑1, highlighted by Tyler’s 23 kills in the fourth set and a decisive 25‑15 third set. Coach Tom Mendoza made a key setter substitution mid‑match. The wins underscore Marquette’s resilience amid uneven play.
Exhibition Takeaways: RV Marquette vs #6 Michigan State
Marquette upset #6 Michigan State 86‑79 in their final exhibition on Oct. 25, 2026, at the Fiserv Forum. The Golden Eagles built a 12‑point halftime lead (43‑31) on 67% shooting, weathered a Spartan rally, and pushed the margin to as many as 17 points before sealing the win. Freshman Alex Egbuonu led Marquette with 14 points in just 13 minutes, while Nigel James added seven assists despite eight turnovers. Michigan State’s Jasiah Jervis paced the Spartans with 19 points, but their first‑half shooting was a disastrous 7‑for‑27. Turnovers plagued both sides, yet Marquette’s efficient offense and key runs secured the victory.
EXHIBITION GAME THREAD: RV Marquette vs #6 Michigan State
An exhibition showdown pits RV Marquette (0-0) against #6 Michigan State (0-0) Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 at noon Central in Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum. No TV broadcast, but Marquette will stream the game live on YouTube while radio coverage airs on 94.5 FM/ESPN Milwaukee and online via The Varsity Network. Stat Broadcast provides live stats. The writer predicts a narrow Spartan edge, roughly a 1.5‑point spread. Expected lineups feature Marquette’s Nigel James (16.4 ppg) and Jeremy Fears leading Michigan State (15.2 ppg, 9.4 apg). Fans are urged to join the live thread on SB Nation’s app for real‑time discussion.
Marquette Men’s Soccer Takes Better Shots Than DePaul
Marquette men’s soccer defeats DePaul 4-0 on Oct. 24 in Chicago, yet the match was statistically close. Mads Konrad Horgoien records a brace and an assist, scoring in the 19th, 46th and 80th minutes, while freshman Gabe Watkins and Aiden Goldberg each net their first career goals. Despite DePaul outshooting Marquette early (4‑3 in the first nine minutes) and finishing with 15 shots to Marquette’s 14, the Golden Eagles convert more efficiently, capitalizing on tap‑ins and a mis‑positioned DePaul keeper. The win lifts Marquette to 9‑5‑1 overall and 2‑4‑0 in Big East play, earning six conference points.
Marquette Women’s Soccer Dodges A Second Straight Loss
Marquette women’s soccer salvages a point by beating UConn 1-0 on October 24, 2026, after a controversial VAR‑reviewed goal gave the Huskies an early lead. Goalkeeper Mia Hurd protests the line call, but the goal stands and UConn leads 1-0 until Jocelyn Leigh scores in the 81st minute to force a draw. The result moves Marquette to a 7-2-7 overall record and 3-1-3 in the Big East, holding sole possession of third place with a three‑point cushion over a four‑way tie for the final tournament spot. Upcoming games include a road clash with Seton Hall on Wednesday and a home match against Villanova Saturday.
2026-27 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Preview: #9 Damarius Owens
The preview spotlights junior forward Damarius Owens (#9) as he moves into Marquette’s starting lineup for the 2026-27 season. In the final 21 games of 2025-26, Owens averaged 5.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 19 minutes, improving the team’s defense despite a modest 26% three‑point rate. With the departure of Zaide Lowery and coaching staff confidence from preseason practice, Owens is expected to play a larger role, though still as a complementary "glue" player behind scorers Nigel James and Royce Parham. The article outlines realistic expectations, potential upside, and possible pitfalls for his junior year.
Marquette Men’s Soccer Preview: at DePaul
Marquette men’s soccer heads into a crucial Big East showdown at DePaul on Saturday, Oct. 24, with three games left to climb from a 1‑4‑0 conference record. A win could propel the Golden Eagles to the top of the Midwest Division, edging Creighton and Xavier, who sit at nine points, while also sharpening their bid for the second wild‑card spot. DePaul (4‑3‑5, 1‑1‑2 Big East) rides recent form, highlighted by Noeh Hernandez’s 19 points (six goals, seven assists) and a 5‑1 non‑conference win over Western Michigan. Marquette leads the all‑time series 31‑7‑3 but has only one win in the last four meetings. The matchup will test Marquette’s defense and DePaul’s goalkeeping by Chance Johnson.
Marquette Volleyball Preview: vs Butler & vs Xavier
Marquette's women's volleyball team sits alone atop the Big East at 7-1, thanks to five straight wins and a dominant 24-9 all‑time record against Butler. Freshmen make up most of the lineup, with senior Carson Tyler leading the conference at 4.31 kills per set and topping the ace chart. The Golden Eagles face Butler (10-10, 4-4 Big East) on Oct. 24 at 1 pm CST in Milwaukee, aiming to extend their nine‑match winning streak against the Bulldogs. A victory would keep them on course for a first‑ever regular‑season title, while a loss could open the door for Creighton. The preview highlights Marquette’s youthful depth, Tyler’s impact, and the stakes of the upcoming match.
The 2026-27 Marquette Women’s Basketball Season Preview: The Transfers
The preview breaks down Marquette women’s basketball’s five incoming transfers for 2026‑27, highlighting guard MacKenzie Givens from Xavier and forward Kayl Petersen from Virginia Tech. Givens, a 6‑foot junior who averaged 11.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and earned a top‑500 offensive rating last season, could compete for a starting guard spot and boost Marquette’s perimeter shooting. Petersen, a 6‑1 forward who saw limited minutes at VT but contributed 4.2 points and 2.9 rebounds as a rookie, seeks a larger role with the Golden Eagles. Both players join coach Cara Consuegra’s roster alongside returning talent like Halle Vice.
2026-27 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Preview: #18 Caedin Hamilton
Marquette’s redshirt junior forward Caedin Hamilton #18 faces a tough 2026‑27 season after tearing his calf in early October, sidelining him for 8‑12 weeks. The preview notes his defensive contributions last year but highlights a 43% two‑point shooting rate that hurt the offense, leading coach Shaka Smart to limit his minutes. With center Sananda Fru now starting, Hamilton’s role is uncertain; the best‑case return is a November 22 debut against Chicago State, while a worst case sees him miss all non‑conference games and possibly early Big East play. Even if cleared by January, he must fight to re‑enter a rotation that has already solidified without him.
Marquette Women’s Soccer Finally Falls
Xavier upended Marquette women’s soccer on Oct. 21, scoring twice in the first 20 minutes and defending a 2-1 lead despite a late goal from Coco Dorfman. Frances Reuland netted her fourth and fifth of the season, while goalkeeper Mia Hurd made eight saves to keep the Golden Eagles in the game. The loss marks Marquette’s first Big East defeat and drops them to sole third place as Villanova wins later. Xavier remains atop the conference. Marquette now faces UConn Saturday at 1 p.m. Central on ESPN+ as they try to avoid a second loss.
The 2026-27 Marquette Women’s Basketball Season Preview: The Other Returning Players
The preview spotlights the three returning players on Cara Consuegra’s 2026‑27 Marquette women’s basketball roster beyond star Halle Vice. Fifth‑year guard Jordan Meulemans, who logged 21 minutes in 27 games last season, posted modest stats (4.2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist) but may need to step into a starting role and rediscover her 42% three‑point accuracy from her Butler days. Sophomore guard Kam Herring saw only 48 minutes as a freshman, with a brief cameo in a 25‑point loss at Villanova, while the article hints at other returning contributors. Their performance could be pivotal as Marquette aims to improve after missing the Connecticut game and winning against DePaul and Georgetown.
Marquette Women’s Soccer Preview: vs Xavier & vs UConn
Marquette women’s soccer sits at the midway mark of the Big East season, unbeaten at 3‑0‑2 and just one point behind leader Xavier. A win over Xavier on Oct. 21 could lift the Golden Eagles to first place with 13 points. Freshman goalie Mia Hurd ranks second in the conference for goals‑against average (0.44) and save percentage, chasing a school record. The team’s top scorers sit ninth in conference goals, while Megan Murray, despite a national‑team stint, remains 10th in points. Xavier enters the match 9‑2‑3 overall, unbeaten in league play and fresh off a 5‑0 win over Creighton, led by point‑leader Peyton Kohls. The preview highlights both teams’ stats and stakes ahead of the showdown at Valley Fields.
2026-27 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Preview: #35 Michael Phillips
Sophomore forward Michael Phillips (6'6", #35) is poised for a bigger role in Marquette's 2026-27 season. After a modest freshman year—appearing in most games, averaging limited minutes and shooting 37% from three—Phillips could see his minutes rise from 17% to roughly 12 per game if injuries to key frontcourt players open up space. While projection models rank him outside the top ten contributors, the preview argues he could claim up to 30% of the team’s minutes and become a reliable three‑point option if he earns coach Shaka Smart's trust. Expect steady improvement and more consistent minutes as the Golden Eagles prep for the upcoming campaign.
Exhibition Takeaways: Marquette at Green Bay
Marquette men’s basketball defeats Green Bay 87-60 in a public exhibition at the Resch Center on Oct. 20, 2026. Nigel James leads with 18 points and 10 assists, while Josh Clark grabs six boards. Green Bay’s Ahmere Carson scores 29, exploding for 27 in the first half before Marquette’s adjustments shut him down. Marquette posts a 73.5% effective field‑goal rate and out‑rebounds the Phoenix 36.0% to 12.1% on the boards. Coach Shaka Smart highlights Damarius Owens’ rise, rewarding him with a start after strong preseason work. Attendance sits at 3,122 in a half‑filled arena, sparking debate over venue choice for future regular‑season games.
Marquette Men’s Basketball Gets Three AP Preseason Poll Points
Marquette men’s basketball earns a single AP preseason poll vote, landing at #23 on Dave Borges’ ballot for the 2026‑27 season. Coach Shaka Smart hopes to rebuff last year’s 12‑20 record, while the Golden Eagles face a tough slate including UConn (#4), Michigan State (#6), Virginia (#9) and a Battle 4 Atlantis matchup versus Virginia and Texas A&M. The article notes the limited Big East representation and upcoming games in Chicago and Ann Arbor, highlighting Marquette’s chance to climb the rankings.
EXHIBITION GAME THREAD: Marquette at Green Bay
Marquette Golden Eagles (0-0) open their exhibition season against the Green Bay Phoenix (0-0) on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. CST in the Resch Center, Green Bay. The game won’t be on TV; fans can listen on 94.5 FM/ESPN Milwaukee or stream via The Varsity Network, with live stats on Sidearm. Expect Marquette’s probable lineup—Nigel James, Adrien Stevens, Nolan Minessale, Royce Parham and Sananda Fru—against Green Bay’s Ahmere Carson, LeBron Thomas, Mac Wrecke, Marcus Hall and Isaiah Sutherland. The author will post live commentary on the SB Nation app, urging readers to join the thread.
Phoenix Suns Give Oso Ighodaro A Contract Extension
The Phoenix Suns have secured former Marquette forward Oso Ighodaro with a new three‑year extension that runs through the 2030‑31 season, after picking up his $2.5 M team option for 2027‑28. Ighodara, the 2024 #40 pick, posted solid numbers last year—6.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22 minutes, and started all four games of Phoenix’s first‑round playoff series. The deal pays just under $9 M in 2028‑29, $9.7 M in 2029‑30 and $10.3 M in 2030‑31, roughly 5% of the salary cap. The Suns open the 2026‑27 season on Oct. 21 in Portland.
2026-27 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Preview: #8 Joshua Clark
The 2026-27 college basketball season is right around the corner, so let’s dive into the Marquette men’s basketball roster and take a look at what to expect from each player this season. Going forward in these Player Previews, we’ll be going in this order: The two freshmen going in alphabetical order by last name then […]
Marquette Volleyball Extends Their Winning Streak To Five Straight
Marquette volleyball continued their quest to pay off their road win over Creighton this weekend, and the Golden Eagles are coming back from the New York City area with a pair of Big East wins. On Friday, Marquette recorded a 3-0 (25-19, 25-14, 26-24) victory over St. John’s, and then less than 24 hours later, […]
Another One: Marquette 2, St. John’s 0
From the looks of things going into Saturday night in New York, it seemed like Marquette women’s soccer had a solid chance to keep their shutout streak going after blanking DePaul a week ago. St. John’s is just not much of an offensive powerhouse, and that plays right into Marquette’s hands on that end of […]
2026-27 Marquette Women’s Basketball Player Preview: #22 Halle Vice
The 2026-27 college basketball season is right around the corner, so let’s throw you a curveball as to how we’re going about our Marquette women’s basketball previews. Normally we don’t go person by person on the roster, but this year, there’s one returning player that deserves to have a stand-alone feature before we go about […]
Own Goal 1, Marquette Men’s Soccer 0
I’m not going to rummage back through 14 of the last 18 Big East box scores to double check to see if this was Marquette men’s soccer’s most absurdly ironic loss in some times, but man, the way this one went is pretty up there at the very least. In the 23rd minute, UConn’s Alfonso […]
Marquette Women’s Soccer Preview: at St. John’s
The nature of soccer, especially the current version of college soccer that has eliminated overtime if regulation ends in a tie, sometimes leads to weird things in the standings in a small sample size. For example, everyone in the Big East has played at least four matches, and there are four teams that are currently […]
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