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Tyler Kolek and the New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals.

Here's how the former Marquette guard's team is making history, and how he gets to be a part of it all.

Story by @RaquelRuizMU: https://t.co/eyeVsagvAr

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Marquette women's lacrosse is back in the postseason for the first time in three years.

The Golden Eagles are focusing on "the power of the now" when they look for revenge against Denver tomorrow night.

Story by @benhansonMU: https://t.co/Eu2xv8y8iV

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Tessa Hollander has painted her entire life.

On her 16th birthday, the Marquette junior javelin thrower traded rocks for shoes, and a hobby for a business.

.@JackAlbrightMU on one athlete's brush with greatness: https://t.co/c09rSTiRW6

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Marquette women's lacrosse had already locked a Big East tournament spot going into its regular season finale.

But, a 12-10 loss to UConn dropped the Golden Eagles to the No. 4 seed, matching them against top-seeded hosts Denver.

Recap by @EamonBevanMU: https://t.co/627GqiRPEi

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FINAL: UCONN 12-10 Marquette

Behind five goals by Megan O'Brien, the Huskies hold on after a late #muwlax run and punch their tickets to the playoffs, sliding into the 3-seed above the Golden Eagles.

Recap to come for @MUWireSports

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The Marquette men's lacrosse season comes to an end as the Golden Eagles were unable to erase a four-goal deficit, resulting in a 10-9 loss to Denver. #mlax

Recap by @RaquelRuizMU: https://t.co/5JOYDVELdS

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Marquette big man Sheek Pearson has entered the transfer portal before playing a game.

Pearson, who was once viewed as the #mubb center of the future, is gone before getting a chance to show it.

Story by @JackAlbrightMU: https://t.co/gh0amSxMrs

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For Ethan Salvia, @MarquetteMLax's game against Michigan wasn't just his team's first of the season.

It was also his first game in three years, after suffering multiple injuries in high school and college.

Story by @RaquelRuizMU: https://t.co/i9VAorp76U

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Marquette men's lacrosse was 2-0 in overtime games before Saturday.

But, the magic ran out against Villanova, and the Golden Eagles failed to guarantee a spot in the Big East tournament.

Recap by @MatthewBaltzMU: https://t.co/PDjALff8fz

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FINAL: #Mulax 15, Villanova 16

Nick Lucchesi nets the game-winning goal for a Wildcat team that would just not go away. Marquette had multiple chances to distance itself from Nova in this one, but just couldn't do it.

Recap to come.

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END OF REGULATION: #Mulax 15, Villanova 15

MU's defense stood tall on the final possession of the game, and for the third time in four games, the Golden Eagles will head to extra time.

The blue & gold are 2-0 in overtime games this season. The Wildcats are 1-1 in OT.

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There wasn’t any amount of rain that was gonna keep #mulax from getting an outside home game in this season.

The Golden Eagles face the Villanova Wildcats at 11 am here on Senior Day. I’ll have live updates and a recap for @MUWireSports.

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Marquette women's basketball continued its roster rebuild.

Former South Florida wing Brooklyn Hall announced her commitment to #muwbb Thursday afternoon.

Story by @MikeySeversonMU: https://t.co/JH09YCdkM8

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Smith follows former #muwbb assistant Chaia Huff Meier to Bradley after they spent the last two years together at Marquette @MUWireSports

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Marquette men's basketball has found a solution to its biggest problem.

Former Louisville big man Sananda Fru committed to #mubb, bringing his efficient 78.3% rim shooting and elite 14.9% offensive rebounding rate.

Story by @MatthewBaltzMU: https://t.co/QHRKiTz89d

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Peter Detwiler is the third @MarquetteMLax player drafted to the Premier Lacrosse League.

The Carolina Chaos selected the short stick defensive midfielder in the fourth round at No. 28 overall.

Story by @RaquelRuizMU: https://t.co/PiqQBXTvE5

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Marquette women's basketball filled one of its 10 open scholarship spots Tuesday morning, adding incoming first-year point guard Kinley Asp. #muwbb

Story by @BenWardMU: https://t.co/rA7aJ5mkhV

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Sneak peak of MUTV’s sit-down interview with #MUBB’s Nigel James Jr.

Catch it live on Golden Eagle Sports Report: Thursday 4/16 @ 7PM CST

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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: https://t.co/LVbaVhxhqX

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Success for @MarquetteWLax may end with the ball in the back of the net. But it starts in split-second plays known as draw controls.

“If we have more draw controls than the other team, we typically win the game."

Story by @EamonBevanMU: https://t.co/xCRnAyIq5D