College Sports Established
1916
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
College Name
Marquette University
Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division 1
1921 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA
1916 - 1921 / Athletic Association of the United States
Conference History
2005 - Present / Big East Conference
1995 – 2005 / Conference USA
1991 - 1995 / Great Midwest Conference
1988 – 1991 / Horizon League
1916 – 1988 / Independent
Nickname
Golden Eagles - The Marquette Golden Eagles are one of the most recognizable NCAA teams in the country. With their iconic blue and gold colors, they have become an instantly recognizable symbol for college sports fans everywhere. But did you know that there is a rich history behind the team's nickname?
It all began in 1994 when then-athletic director Bill Cords decided to change up his school’s mascot from “Warriors” to something more fitting with its location on Lake Michigan - hence, he chose “Golden Eagles.” The name was meant as a tribute to Milwaukee's German heritage since golden eagles were once used as symbols of Germany during World War II. This also served as recognition of the Wisconsin state bird - which happens to be none other than…the golden eagle!
Since then, this beloved mascot has been embraced by students and alumni alike, who proudly wear their blue and gold gear while cheering on their favorite team at home games or away tournaments around the country. Whether it is football season or basketball season (or any other sport!), you can always count on seeing plenty of proud Golden Eagle fans ready for action!
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 1
1977
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
- 1970
- 1977
- 1997
- 2005
- 2023
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Marquette wins National Invitation Tournament championship
In 1970: The men’s basketball team wins its first and only National Invitation Tournament championship, defeating St. John’s in the final. -
McGuire Led Marquette Wins NCAA Basketball Championship
The 1977 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament involved 32 American schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the National Champion of Men’s NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on Saturday, March 12, 1977, and ended with the championship game on Monday, March 28 in Atlanta. A total of 32 games were played, including a national third-place game. This was ... -
1997 – The men’s basketball team wins USA Conference title
In 1997: The men’s basketball team wins its first conference tournament title in the Conference USA after leaving the Midwestern Collegiate Conference1. -
Golden Eagles Basketball joins the Big East Conference
In 2005: The men’s basketball team joins the Big East Conference after leaving Conference USA. -
Marquette Wins BIG EAST Tournament
Marquette defeated Xavier 65-51 in the final on March 11, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Marquette was the No. 1 seed and Xavier was the No. 2 seed in the tournament1. Marquette led by as many as 28 points in the second half and never trailed in the game. Tyler Kolek scored 20 points and eight ...
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History of the Golden Eagles
As far back as 1911, when it joined what was then known as The Catholic Athletic Association (CAA), Marquette has had a strong presence on campus, with its men's basketball program leading the way throughout much of its history. While many other programs have come and gone over time due mainly to changes within conferences or dropping out altogether, The Golden Eagles remain firmly entrenched amongst top-tier competition while consistently competing for national titles each year under head coach Steve Wojciechowski since the 2014-15 season.
Their success isn't limited to men's basketball either - women’s soccer has seen considerable success over recent years and has captured three consecutive Big East Conference Championships between 2012-2014, along with making four straight trips into NCAA tournament play during the same timeframe too! They even advanced all way up the Sweet Sixteen round 2013 campaign, where they eventually fell short against Florida State Seminoles, ending the run that particular post-season tournament play.
Moreover, there are plenty more reasons why schools should be proud of their athletic accomplishments dating back decades ago, including winning multiple National Invitational Tournament (NIT) crowns and several CAA regular season championships well! All these accolades show how committed the university is to providing quality education and allowing students to compete for the highest levels collegiate sports world today – something no doubt makes them stand out among the rest crowd!
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