Just how valuable No. 17 Marquette men’s basketball’s big three are was on full display Monday. The Golden Eagles came into their matinee against Villanova on a two-game losing streak, and had their first test without sophomore guards Chase Ross and Sean Jones. So Kam Jones, Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro stepped up. Behind their combined 61 points, 18 rebounds and 20 assists, … [Read more...] about No. 17 Golden Eagles’ three stars propel team to much-needed victory, 87-74
MUBB-Villanova takeaways: Golden Eagle stars need to perform, paint points are crucial, Lowery is a spark
Oso Ighodaro started Marquette men’s basketball’s game against Villanova by catching a pass from Tyler Kolek and slamming the ball down for an alley-oop. He and Kolek did that same play two more times in the first three minutes. Those three dunks set the tone for what turned into an 87-74 No. 17 Golden Eagles win over the Wildcats Monday afternoon. Here’s three takeaways from … [Read more...] about MUBB-Villanova takeaways: Golden Eagle stars need to perform, paint points are crucial, Lowery is a spark
No. 11 Marquette needs to end its recent decline after second straight loss
Shaka Smart sat at the podium inside the Fiserv Forum press conference room Wednesday night, minutes after No. 11 Marquette men’s basketball’s 69-62 loss to Butler. His head hung low and his voice had a toneless solemnity to it. “A really, really strange and disappointing game,” he said. As Smart came to grips with the fact his team lost two straight games for the first time … [Read more...] about No. 11 Marquette needs to end its recent decline after second straight loss
Plugged-in: Men’s basketball wanes, women’s basketball shines
Plugged-in is your one-stop shop for all things Marquette Athletics from the past seven days. Look for Plugged-in every Monday morning. Men’s Basketball in a Downward Spiral No. 11 Marquette has lost two straight games for the first time since March 2022, and its bench has been depleted with the injuries of sophomore guards Chase Ross and Sean Jones. The Golden Eagles (11-5, … [Read more...] about Plugged-in: Men’s basketball wanes, women’s basketball shines
No. 23 Golden Eagles remain undefeated at home after 78-47 win over DePaul
Liza Karlen was heartily welcomed back to the Al McGuire Center after scoring her 1,00th point in No. 23 Marquette women’s basketball’s win over Seton Hall Tuesday with a pre-game autographed ball and a photo with head coach Megan Duffy. After the celebration, the senior forward put up a game-high 19 points in the Golden Eagles’ (15-2, 4-2 Big East) 78-47 victory over DePaul … [Read more...] about No. 23 Golden Eagles remain undefeated at home after 78-47 win over DePaul