Two Wisconsin natives find their way back home to play for Marquette
Kayl Petersen and Noelle Anthon each took different paths to end up back in their home state with the Marquette Golden Eagles.
Cara Consuegra, the head coach of Marquette women’s basketball, felt a void in her team’s roster when she arrived in her first two seasons. She believed that having Wisconsin natives on the team would generate enthusiasm and support. In an effort to achieve this, Consuegra successfully recruited two Wisconsin natives, Kayl Petersen and Noelle Anthon, to play for Marquette in the 2026-27 season.
Kayl Petersen, a product of Waupun High School, initially committed to Marquette in 2022 during her junior year. She had been a star player at Waupun High School, helping the Warriors win their first WIAA state championship as a sophomore. Petersen’s decision to transfer to Marquette was influenced by her connection to Consuegra, who had previously coached her at Virginia Tech.
Anthon, also from Oconomowoc High School, had no NCAA Division I offers after graduating in 2024 and decided to attend Hutchinson Community College in Kansas to hone her skills further. Upon proving herself worthy, Anthon was eager to return to her home state and join the Marquette team.
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