Indiana defeated Marquette 100-77 in a dominant performance at the Waterkeeper Alliance Invitational. Tucker Devries led Indiana with 24 first-half points, while Lamar Wilkerson added 15 points in the second half. Despite Marquette's strong free-throw shooting and rebounding advantage, their defense struggled, resulting in their first loss of the season.
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Marquette Earns 7 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Faces New Mexico
Selection Sunday is one of the most exciting days of the year for sports fans, and now that it's come and gone, we can begin to get excited and assess the bracket. For Marquette, that excitement will begin in Cleveland on Friday night, as the Golden Eagles snagged the predicted 7 seed in the South … Continue reading Marquette Earns 7 Seed in NCAA Tournament, Faces New Mexico
Marquette Overcomes Double-Digit Deficit to Upend Xavier and Advance to Big East Tournament Semifinal
After a tough Senior Night loss, Marquette prepared for the Big East Tournament, facing Xavier. Despite initial foul trouble, Marquette rallied in the second half, led by Kam Jones and strong contributions from teammates. They secured an 89-87 victory, exemplifying resilience and senior leadership as they advance to face St. John's next.
Marquette Suffers Heartbreaking Loss on Senior Night to End Regular Season
Saturday was a big day for Marquette Basketball. Not only was it a senior night, but this set of seniors marked the end of the Coach Smart “Godfathers,” some who followed Shaka from Texas. Shaka Smart undoubtedly brought a new type of energy athletes want to play for. With David Joplin, Kam Jones, and Steve Mitchell, … Continue reading Marquette Suffers Heartbreaking Loss on Senior Night to End Regular Season
Shaka Keeps #21 Marquette Undefeated Against Georgetown Under His Leadership
Shaka Smart, the Head Coach for the Marquette Golden Eagles, has had a great career since moving to Marquette, especially when facing Georgetown. They have been 7-0 against the Hoyas since he was hired. Georgetown’s star freshman, Sorber, who snagged 13 rebounds last time these two teams met, was injured and would have helped control some of … Continue reading Shaka Keeps #21 Marquette Undefeated Against Georgetown Under His Leadership
Marquette Dismantles Providence Behind a League-Best Performance From Behind the Arc
Marquette faced difficulties in the latter part of the Big East season, dropping four of six games and slipping to third place. However, they achieved a decisive 82-52 victory over Providence, led by Ben Gold and Kam Jones, who each scored 17 points. The team's efficient shooting and solid defense showcased potential for postseason success.
Marquette Throttles Seton Hall Behind Overdue Offensive Efficiency
Marquette, after struggling with three consecutive losses, rebounded with an 80-56 victory over Seton Hall. Led by Kam Jones, the team showcased offensive consistency, shooting over 54% and benefiting from a strong bench contribution. This win restored momentum as they prepare for a challenging matchup against Villanova.
St. John’s Earns Statement Win Over Marquette at Madison Square Garden
In a highly physical Big East clash, St. John's defeated Marquette 70-64, securing first place in the conference. St. John's showcased strong defense and rebounding, notably with Kadary Richmond's impactful play. Marquette struggled offensively, with key players in foul trouble, marking their second consecutive loss and dropping them to third place.
Another Slow Start and Poor Shooting Does Marquette In Against UConn
In a thrilling matchup, Marquette faced UConn on National Marquette Day, struggling initially but improving in the second half. Despite dominating certain stats, poor shooting led to a 77-69 loss, marking a significant setback for Marquette. Kam Jones led the team with 22 points in this perplexing game.
Marquette Starts Streak Back Up with a Statement Win Over Villinova
Marquette's "Gold Out" game was a big hit, supporting cancer awareness while facing off against Villanova. Marquette started strong, thanks to solid shooting, and despite Jordan Longino's impressive 27 points for Nova, they couldn’t overcome the turnovers. Marquette snagged the win, 87-74, and heads to Butler next!
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