Marquette University Athletics
Noteworthy: October 12 Notebook
10/12/2017 12:00:00 AM | General
The Weekend Ahead (all times Central):
Thursday, Oct. 12
All Day - WTEN at ITA Regional Championships (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Friday, Oct. 13
3:15 p.m. - XC at Bradley 'Pink' Invitational (Peoria, Ill.)
All Day - WTEN at ITA Regional Championships (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
All Day - WTEN at Arizona Wildcat Tournament (Tucson, Ariz.)
Saturday, Oct. 14
1 p.m. - VB at Villanova (Villanova, Pa.)
4:30 p.m. - MSOC at St. John's (Queens, N.Y.)
7 p.m. - WSOC vs. Xavier (Valley Fields)
All Day - WTEN at ITA Regional Championships (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
All Day - WTEN at Arizona Wildcat Tournament (Tucson, Ariz.)
Sunday, Oct. 15
1 p.m. - VB at Georgetown (Washington, D.C.)
All Day - WTEN at ITA Regional Championships (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
All Day - WTEN at Arizona Wildcat Tournament (Tucson, Ariz.)
Women's soccer hosts lone home event
The women's soccer team hosts the lone home event of the weekend on Saturday evening at Valley Fields as the Golden Eagles welcome Xavier to Milwaukee for a 7 p.m. kickoff on 'Senior Night.' MU will honor sixth-year graduate student Darian Powell as well as a quartet of four-year student-athletes in Caroline Fink, Eli Beard, Kirsten Timmer and Madison Dunker. The match will air live on the BIG EAST Digital Network through FOX Sports Go.
Marquette hosts @XavierWSOC
on Saturday evening and will honor its five players in their final years of eligibility.https://t.co/jGTYkdXBMN pic.twitter.com/hyhcqKovhB- MARQUETTE Soccer (@MUWomensSoccer) October 12, 2017
Men's basketball mini-plans now available
The 2017-18 Marquette basketball mini plan features a four-game flex plan, with two games 'locked' into the plan and the opportunity to choose the final two from predetermined options.
The 'National Marquette Day' matchup with Providence (Feb. 3) and the last regular season home game in the BMO Harris Bradley Center against Creighton (March 4) will be included in all mini-plans.
Fans will then select one game from each of the following categories: 'Non-Conference' Options and the 'BIG EAST Weekend' Options.
The Non-Conference Options: Choose either Purdue (Nov. 14) OR Georgia (Dec. 2)
The BIG EAST Weekend Options: Choose either Georgetown (Dec. 30) OR Villanova (Jan. 28)
Each mini plan purchased will also receive a bonus ticket to the home opener against Mount St. Mary's on November 10! Pricing for mini plans start at $69.
For more information or to purchase ticket plans please call 414-288-GOMU (4668), visit www.GoMarquette.com/tickets, email or tweet @MUTicketOffice.
#mubb mini-plans for the upcoming season are now on sale. Reserve yours today!https://t.co/PFaqTFPJoF pic.twitter.com/1WkF0oKu8P
- Marquette Athletics (@muathletics) October 12, 2017
Chicago Coaches Luncheon is Oct. 25
Join alumni, parents and fans for a luncheon and panel discussion as we look ahead to the 2017-18 Marquette Basketball season. Get the inside scoop on the upcoming season as you hear from men's and women's head basketball coaches, Steve Wojciechowski and Carolyn Kieger. The luncheon will be emceed by FOX Sports college basketball analyst Stephen Bardo.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
11:30 a.m. - Registration and Reception (5th Floor Crystal Room)
Noon - Luncheon and Program
Union League Club of Chicago
65 W. Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Ill.
$50 per person
$600 for table of 10
Please note that $10 of the individual and $200 of the table registration fee is a non-refundable, tax-deductible gift to the Blue & Gold Fund and the Marquette Club of Chicago Scholarship Fund.
#mubb & @MarquetteWBB return to Chicago on Oct. 25. Register now to hear from @steve_wojo & @ckieger https://t.co/tREyVlnjSj pic.twitter.com/JJ4p1ls24O
- MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) October 12, 2017
October 'Blue & Gold Status' honorees announced
Women's basketball player Allazia Blockton, women's thrower Maya Marion and men's lacrosse players Anthony Orsini and Garrett Moya were all honored for the month of October by Marquette's academic support staff for their contributions academically, athletically and in the community.
.@MarquetteWBB, @MUTFXC
and @MarquetteMLax all have individuals honored with 🔵💛💯 in October.https://t.co/iJICVWoWfg pic.twitter.com/7YOEiU1g3j- Marquette Athletics (@muathletics) October 12, 2017
Greg Elliott claims dunk crown at Marquette Madness
Motor City native Greg Elliott claimed the title of Marquette Madness Dunk Champion on Friday evening in his first time in front of fans on the Al McGuire Court. Marquette fans got their first glimpse of Elliott and MU's other newcomers in a short scrimmage that preceded the dunk contest, while the women's squad - the 2017 BIG EAST tournament champion - also held its own scrimmage.
Check out .@GE3__ ...so relaxed pic.twitter.com/el6lS7GMpy
- MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) October 7, 2017
Get fired up with the #mubb 2017-18 Intro Video: pic.twitter.com/vUhGYnCEbW
- MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) October 7, 2017
Introducing the 2017-18 #muwbb Intro 📽 #FlyHigher pic.twitter.com/eFXBZjgdJc
- Marquette WBB (@MarquetteWBB) October 7, 2017
Women's basketball to host fantasy camp Oct. 24
The second annual Marquette Women's Basketball Fantasy Camp, hosted by MU staff and student-athletes will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Al McGuire Center beginning at 6 p.m.
Fantasy Campers will be taken through several drills, stations, and presentations to enhance basketball fundamentals and gain a better understanding of the game. The evening will conclude with an opportunity to mingle with the players and staff.
The two-hour camp is completely free of charge and although children are not able to participate they are welcome to spectate from the sidelines. Men and women age 25 and older are eligible to take part in the exciting evening.
Ever wish you could play on the Al McGuire Center court? Fantasy Camp is your chance! October 24 at 6 PM! https://t.co/ZgBFc1IW4V pic.twitter.com/bPpQYpDbld
- Marquette WBB (@MarquetteWBB) October 3, 2017
Help Butch Lee's hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico
With much of Puerto Rico's buildings and infrastructure devastated from the effects of Hurricane Maria, former men's basketball player Butch Lee has started a GoFundMe campaign to assist fellow American citizens thorough is business location in San Juan.
Lee is MU's only Naismith Award winner in program history and competed on the Puerto Rican national team in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, nearly single-handedly defeating the United States squad with a 35-point effort.
#mubb legend Butch Lee needs help from @MarquetteU family as Puerto Rico recovers from the hurricane. Donate here! https://t.co/jROIqMnO64
- MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) September 27, 2017
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