In the heart of Milwaukee, the Marquette women’s basketball team is making more than just plays on the court. The team makes it a goal to improve the lives of others around them.
“It’s really good to connect with the kids in local communities,” sophomore forward Charia Smith said. “We get to know them and talk with them on a personal level, which is really fun.”
Through basketball, Smith said she has been able to become a mentor in the Milwaukee community.
“It’s given me a good platform in a way. Just being an athlete here at Marquette, people look up to us as athletes and what we say and how they perceive us is very important,” Smith said.