(MARQUETTE COMMUNICATIONS) – The Marquette men’s basketball team added another player from the portal.
St. Thomas transfer forward Nolan Minessale committed to the Golden Eagles.
The Brookfield native averaged 19.8 points, four-point-six rebounds and four-point-three assists for the Tommies this season.
Women add a player, too: Marquette University women’s basketball head coach Cara Consuegra announced Monday the signing of Kayl Petersen, a 6-foot-1 forward transfer from Virginia Tech, ahead of the 2026–27 season.
“We’re excited to bring Kayl back to Wisconsin and into our program,” Consuegra said. “Kayl brings versatility, toughness and leadership. She can score in multiple ways on the block, facing up, and from the perimeter, while also impacting the game as a screener and playmaker who creates opportunities for teammates. Kayl’s ability to track the ball and rebound on both ends of the floor stands out and will be a key factor in helping us ignite our transition game. She brings consistent energy and a competitive motor every time she steps on the court, and her leadership, work ethic, and team-first approach align perfectly with the culture and standards we value at Marquette.”
A native of Waupun, Petersen returns to her home state after spending the past two seasons with the Hokies. She appeared in 64 games, earning three starts, and averaged 3.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game. Petersen recorded six double-figure scoring performances during her time in Blacksburg, including a career-high 17-point, 11-rebound double-double in the 2025-26 season opener against Towson.
Petersen capped her prep career in 2024 as one of the most accomplished players in Wisconsin. A three-time WBCA Division 3 first-team all-state selection, she helped lead Waupun to a sectional final and a 24-4 overall record during her senior season. The forward averaged 17.7 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.3 blocks per game and was a finalist for Wisconsin Ms. Basketball.
Petersen finished her high school career with 1,903 points, 1,116 rebounds, 324 assists and 240 blocks, helping Waupun to a 90-19 record, two state tournament appearances and the 2022 WIAA Division 3 state championship.
Petersen will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Two Marquette lacrosse players honored by the Big East: Graduate student midfielder Hanna Bodner (Midfielder of the Week) and freshman Dani Serrano (Freshman of the Week) each earned their fifth weekly BIG EAST honors, as announced by the league office Monday afternoon. Senior Tess Osburn also earned a spot on the Weekly Honor Roll.
BIG EAST Midfielder of the Week
Hanna Bodner, Marquette, Gr., M
Bodner led Marquette in a 20-6 win over Butler, recording three goals, a team-high seven draw controls, and a caused turnover. She ranks second in the BIG EAST averaging 4.79 draw controls per game.
BIG EAST Freshman of the Week
Dani Serrano, Marquette Fr., A
Serrano played a key role in Marquette’s win over Butler, totaling two goals and seven assists for a game-high nine points. Her seven assists are tied for the third most in a single game in program history and mark the highest total by a Marquette freshman. She ranks 18th nationally and first in the BIG EAST averaging 2.57 assists per game.
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