Marquette faced Maryland in a thrilling matchup, coming off a strong win against Little Rock. Despite an intense first half where Marquette evened the score, a significant injury to Maryland's Pharrel Payne shifted the game's momentum. Ultimately, Maryland outscored Marquette in the final minutes, leading to Marquette's second loss this season.
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Marquette Suffers First Loss at the Hands of Indiana Transfers
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.
New-Look Marquette Throttles UAlbany in Season Opener
Marquette's basketball team opened their 2025-26 season with a win against UAlbany after a disappointing NCAA exit last year. Despite early struggles, they showcased a strong defense and a deep rotation, led by seniors and promising freshmen, culminating in an 80-53 victory. The season looks promising with a blend of experience and youth.
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
Drake Advances to MVC Championship with Gritty Win Over Belmont
Top-seeded Drake overcame a halftime deficit to defeat No. 4 Belmont, 57-50, in the MVC Tournament semifinals. Bennett Stirtz scored 24 points, including 16 in the second half. The win marks Drake's sixth consecutive victory and advances them to their sixth MVC title game, with head coach Ben McCollum setting a program record for wins in his first season.
SEMO Falls to SIUE in OVC Championship
Rob Martin’s 18-point effort wasn’t enough as No. 1 Southeast Missouri (21-12) fell to No. 2 SIU Edwardsville (22-11) in a 69-48 loss during the Ohio Valley Conference Championship at the Ford Center on Saturday night. The Redhawks, making their second OVC Tournament final appearance in three years under Head Coach Brad Korn, came out … Continue reading SEMO Falls to SIUE in OVC Championship
Bracket Set For Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship
The 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship runs March 11-15 at T-Mobile Center, Kansas City. This year features 16 teams, with Houston as the top seed. Tournament action begins with four first-round games, culminating in the championship match on March 15, granting an automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
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
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