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Last season, #muwbb returned everyone from the year before. This season, the Golden Eagles have 10 open scholarship positions and only five projected players. It means Cara Consuegra has a lot of work to do in the portal. Story by @MikeySeversonMU: tinyurl.com/ykm7jata

In recent years, the transfer portal opening meant little to Marquette. Not in 2026, when Shaka Smart will need to look externally for reinforcements. Where does #mubb stand right now? What weak areas do they need to bolster? Story by @JackAlbrightMU: tinyurl.com/2mxywxnm

Marquette women's basketball's leading scorer, Skylar Forbes has entered the transfer portal. #muwbb Read more here: tinyurl.com/yvr63r8u

Olivier-Maxence Prosper was back in Fiserv Forum on Sunday — still repping Marquette with his hoodie. The former #mubb great reminisced on all he accomplished in Fiserv, and talked about surviving in the NBA. Story by @MatthewBaltzMU: tinyurl.com/bdcnn6w5

Marquette women's lacrosse has not made the Big East tournament since 2023. Saturday's 16-9 win over No. 24 Villanova give #muwlax a big push in the right direction to once again play postseason lacrosse. Recap by @benhansonMU: tinyurl.com/5eyjwjf3

#mulax picks up its second consecutive OT win.

#muwlax begins its final home stint as it hosts Villanova at Valley Fields. An MU win today could begin cementing its position in the Big East standings' top 4 to earn a trip to the conference tourney. First draw at noon. Follow me for live updates and a recap. @MUWireSports

A second #muwbb assistant coach left the team in 2026, as Chaia Meier became the head coach at Bradley. Story by @MikeySeversonMU: tinyurl.com/ftt2mjsn

Marquette assistant women’s basketball coach Chaia Meier is taking the HC job at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. She joined Cara Consuegra’s staff in 2024-25, and previously was an HC at D-III Edgewood College in Madison, WI for eight years #muwbb ⁦@MUWireSports⁩

Tucker Mullen spent four years on Virginia men's lacrosse. But injuries meant he had only a handful more appearances than surgeries. The attacker came to @MarquetteMLax this year for a fresh start, and he sits fourth in points. Story by @RaquelRuizMU: tinyurl.com/nktsta5u

For five years, Nevada Smith has been #mubb’s offensive coordinator. Now, he is taking his unique mind to Siena for his first college basketball head coaching gig. Story by @JackAlbrightMU: tinyurl.com/5n6z47mt

Another #mubb guard is transferring, as Sean Jones entered the portal in search of a fresh start after four seasons spent battling injuries. Story by @JackAlbrightMU: tinyurl.com/y42u644r

Tre Norman came to #mubb as a top-100 recruit. But, he failed to develop offensively and spent a lot of time on the bench as a result. So, on Tuesday, he announced his intentions to transfer. Story by @MatthewBaltzMU: tinyurl.com/3rjfpaef

There were a lot of factors working against the Golden Eagles Saturday at Valley Fields, but none of them were able to keep #mulax from beating Providence. "When you put it all together, the whole year, this one means a whole lot.” STORY from the OT win: tinyurl.com/56mt3nnu

FINAL: MARQUETTE 14, PROVIDENCE 13 Salvia nets the game winner for #mulax in overtime. On a day where multiple starters were out and others left the game with injury, the Golden Eagles never quit. What a way to open up Big East play. Recap to come.

HALF: #mulax 6, Providence 6 After trailing for nearly 27 minutes of the half, the Golden Eagles went on a 3-0 run late in the second to even things up heading into the break. Rappis (3) and Brandt (2) have fix of MU's six goals. Chambers and Joseph have two a piece for PC.

Kristian Blagoev's first year on @MarquetteMTEN had highs and lows. So the sophomore went into last summer with the goal of spending five hours every day on the court — and now he's cashing in. Story by @MikeySeversonMU: tinyurl.com/yv7x35ex

Meredith Black knew last summer her @MarquetteWLax first-year class was something special. Through 10 games, the rookies have lived up to their hype. “This freshman class is better than any other freshman class we’ve ever had.” Story by @benhansonMU: tinyurl.com/4rurfpfm

After graduating last spring, @MarquetteMLax attacker Nolan Rappis was at a crossroads: get a job, or return for his final year of eligibility. One month before the season started, he announced his decision: he was coming back. Story by @MatthewBaltzMU: tinyurl.com/56pm6vxj

Marquette volleyball announced it will open its 2026 season at Fiserv Forum against Texas. The Golden Eagles face the Longhorns on Aug. 24. #muvb