@benhansonMU

Marquette ‘26, award-winning student journalist, Spectrum News One Wisconsin, all opinions are my own

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The 4 a.m. interview for this story because of time zones was totally worth it. Go read it!
Marquette Wire Sports@MUWireSports14 Oct 2025
Alexa Maletis has always wanted to play professional soccer. Those dreams brought the former @MarquetteWSOC defender to Saalfelden, a 17,000-person city nestled between two mountain ranges in southwest Austria. Story by @benhansonMU: tinyurl.com/4v7699sk
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First-year Jillian Howell has doubted herself before. But the @MarquetteWLax goalie's confidence is growing every game — and she continues to gain her teammates' trust. Story by @benhansonMU: tinyurl.com/mr5ht7tr

First-year women’s lacrosse goalie Jillian Howell found her confidence again

Jillian Howell squares up to the ball. The opposition shoots. Howell jumps and extends her stick to the corner of the net to redirect the attempt past the cage. “The first...

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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

Women’s lacrosse earns first ranked win since 2023 against No. 24 Villanova, 16-9

Not since 2023 has Marquette women’s lacrosse made the Big East tournament. Saturday, as it welcomed No. 24 Villanova to Valley Fields for its third to last game, it was...

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#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
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Nova scores once more to close out the game. Marquette will take this one 16-9 as they run out the clock. #muwlax
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FINAL MU 16 - VU 9 The second quarter, in which Marquette outscored Villanova 8-2, and Jillian Howell's 11 saves made the difference today for the Golden Eagles. This win will greatly help them in their postseason hopes. Recap will be out soon. @MUWireSports #muwlax
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