The game was tied at six after the first five minutes of play. Eight minutes later, No. 21 Marquette men’s basketball was ahead 27-13, and that was pretty much the game. Although the Hoyas (16-13, 7-11 Big East) attempted a comeback in the final half, it was no use as the Golden Eagles (22-7, 13-5 Big East) defeated them 76-61 Saturday night at Capital One Arena, marking … [Read more...] about No. 21 Marquette earns first road win since Jan. 28 in 76-61 win over Georgetown
INSTANT ANALYSIS: Marquette puts out a historic defense performance during 25-point win on senior night
It was a bittersweet Thursday at the Al McGuire Center. The Marquette Golden Eagles (20-8, 12-5 Big East) celebrated their two senior team members, guard Lee Volker and forward Abbey Cracknell, in their 62-37 rout of the Xavier Musketeers (6-22, 1-16 Big East). Marquette has won 18 straight games against the Musketeers, extending its longest win streak against a Big East … [Read more...] about INSTANT ANALYSIS: Marquette puts out a historic defense performance during 25-point win on senior night
Marquette avenges last year’s loss to Niagara with a 16-11 home win
It was a battle of eagles in Milwaukee under the dome of Valley Fields. But in the end, it was the Golden Eagles (4-1) that prevailed, defeating the Niagara Purple Eagles (1-4) 16-11 Friday night at Valley Fields to avenge their loss against them a year ago. Marquette’s stars showed up Preseason Big East Offensive Player of the Year Meg Bireley had a career-high nine points in … [Read more...] about Marquette avenges last year’s loss to Niagara with a 16-11 home win
Marquette routs Xavier 62-37 to cross the 20-win threshold in year one of the Consuegra era
On senior night, Marquette (20-8, 12-5 Big East) convincingly defeated Xavier (6-22, 1-16 Big East), 62-37, in a game that the Golden Eagles dominated from tip-off to the final buzzer. Despite a third quarter shooting slump, the Golden Eagles used their defensive strength to overpower the Musketeers and maintain a 15–20-point advantage that ignited from Marquette holding Xavier … [Read more...] about Marquette routs Xavier 62-37 to cross the 20-win threshold in year one of the Consuegra era
Takeaways from Marquette’s 30-point win over Providence Tuesday night
Coming from a world where it seemed as though everything went wrong for the No. 21 Marquette Golden Eagles on Friday in Philadelphia, Tuesday was the inverse. In front of Dwyane Wade and the home crowd at Fiserv Forum, Marquette (21-7, 12-5 Big East) trounced the Providence Friars (12-16, 6-11 Big East) 82-52, completing its first regular season sweep over Providence under head … [Read more...] about Takeaways from Marquette’s 30-point win over Providence Tuesday night